Emergency Management

To raise awareness about the importance of being prepared and equipped for a disaster, please see the ideas below.  Some simple steps that you can do at home to help feel more prepared for a possible disaster.

1. Make a Plan - Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster.  Make sure to keep your plan updated (include relevant Health Department recommendations).
2. Build a Kit - Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home.  Don't forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly.  Update your kits and supplies as needed.
3. Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness - Limit the impacts the disasters have on you and your family.  Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage.  Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.
4. Teach Youth About Preparedness - Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated.  Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.   

("Safety Net(work) - DOA/BSRM - Sept 2021")

Omnilert

The emergency notification system for UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff is called Omnilert. All campus email addresses are automatically sent emergency notifications via Omnilert. Current students, faculty and staff also may have notifications sent to cell phone numbers and non-university email addresses by adding those numbers and addresses in their Omnilert settings.

Follow these instructions to subscribe to Omnilert or change your settings:

• Log in to Omnilert by using your UW-Eau Claire username and password.
• If registering a cell phone, know the name of your cell phone provider and have your cell phone with you and turned on.
• Add only non-UW-Eau Claire email addresses.
• Your cell service provider's standard text-messaging rates will apply.

Click here to view UWEC's Emergency Operations Plan.