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Always follow directives from UVA Alerts and law enforcement. Remain sheltered in place until given the all-clear message by University officials.
Student Shelter in Place Resources
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Call or text 911
- What is a Shelter-in-Place Order?
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A shelter-in-place order means you must remain indoors, find a secure location, lock the door and block the entry, stay behind solid objects away from doors and windows, and stay there until further notice. Remember to turn off lights and computers and silence cell phones.
- A Shelter-in-Place order is used for:
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- Threats on Grounds (single or multiple locations)
- Threats near Grounds or nearby off-Grounds locations (e.g. The Corner, JPA area, etc.)
- What Should You Do?
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- Find a safe space indoors immediately.
- Lock doors, close windows, and remain quiet.
- Stay away from windows and doors, and do not leave your shelter area until the all-clear is given by the authorities.
- Keep your phone on silent but check for updates from UVA Alerts and local authorities.
- Update your family that you are sheltering but are safe.
- Need Assistance While Sheltering?
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- If the shelter-in-place order has been in effect for more than 5 hours, you can email [email protected] for assistance.
- This email is available to help with urgent needs such as:
- Medications (e.g. if you need medical attention for a non-threat-related condition like diabetes)
Important Notes:
- Please include your name, location, and specific need in your email for a faster response.
- University staff will work to address your needs in coordination with law enforcement to ensure safe delivery.
- Requests for vital medications will be prioritized and delivered as soon as it's safe to do so.
- Dining hours may be adjusted as soon as it's safe for you to leave your shelter.
Just Report It
Just Report It is UVA's online reporting system for situations including, but not limited to: hazing, harassment, bias and discrimination, and threats or acts of violence.
24/7 Virtual Mental Health Care
TimelyCare offers UVA students 24/7 virtual, wraparound mental health care at no cost*, including: TalkNow on-demand access to a mental health professional; scheduled counseling visits; psychiatry; group sessions; self-care journeys; and peer-to-peer support.
UVA Emergency Management
UVA’s Office of Emergency Management facilitates preparedness activities, organizes and coordinates the University’s response and recovery efforts, and maintains mitigation strategies based on the hazards that make us most vulnerable.
UVA Alerts
All members of the University community with a valid UVA email are automatically enrolled to receive emergency emails and text messages to those who have registered their mobile phone number with the University during Orientation or onboarding.