UT Tyler Emergency Management

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The Office of Emergency Management works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies on the UT Tyler campus, educate the campus community about preparedness, coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts, and collect and disseminate critical information.

The Office of Emergency Management operates the University Operations Center (UOC) which serves as the incident command post during critical incidents on the UT Tyler campus.

If you would like more information about the University's emergency management program, e-mail the Office of Emergency Management.

To report an incident on the UT Tyler campus, dial 911 (emergency) or 903-566-7300 (non-emergency).

Warnings & Alerts

In the event of an emergency on the UT Tyler campus, University officials will attempt to notify students, faculty, and staff as soon as possible using a multi-layered approach, as appropriate. Persons receiving notifications should follow the University's instructions and guidelines, or those of local, state, and/or federal authorities. Click below for additional information on the University's emergency notification systems.

• PatriotALERT - UT Tyler students, faculty, and staff will receive emergency communications via the PatriotALERT system. Alerts will be sent via text (SMS), phone calls, and e-mails. Updated contact information is required to receive these alerts.
• Web Site - The UT Tyler home page will direct viewers to the proper sources for updated information.
• Emergency Web Site - The UT Tyler emergency web site will be updated with the most current information available, as well as details and instructions.
• Outdoor Warning System - The outdoor warning system notifies the campus of emergencies with tones and voice instructions.

If there is an emergency and you haven't received notification, your top priority should be to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you. Move to a safe location and await instructions. Detailed instructions on specific emergencies are located in the UT Tyler Emergency Flip Chart.