Public Safety

A map of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in an enhanced risk for severe weather on April 2. 2024.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecasted for April 2

The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk for severe weather for Tuesday evening, April 2.

Bricks lying on the ground.

What to do in a Structural Collapse

Learn what you should do if you’re ever near a structure that collapses.

A police officer talks with a woman outside the University Police precinct on University Boulevard.

Safety Enhancements, Partnerships See Results

Safety enhancements and partnerships have led to positive results on the Strip.

A University of Alabama police vehicle.

Reacting to an Active Threat

Active threats are rare, but you should still be prepared to react in case one happens.

Lightning

Lightning: Know These Tips Before it Strikes

Learn how to stay safe indoors or outdoors when lightning is nearby.

A thunderstorm cloud

What Makes a Thunderstorm Severe?

Be prepared for severe thunderstorms with these safety tips.

A tornado

Tornadoes: Tips to Stay Safe Before, During and After

Get educated about tornado watches and warnings and know where to go before they strike.

rain drops bounce out of a puddle on campus

Flooding: Turn Around Don’t Drown

What you need to know about flash flooding.

Denny Chimes as seen through a car's windshield with rain on it.

Be Prepared: The Ultimate Guide to Planning for Severe Weather

Tips to make sure you’re prepared the next time severe weather strikes.

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UA resumes normal operations Wednesday – Jan. 17, 2024

The University of Alabama will resume normal operations at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.