UNC Asheville

 UNC Asheville
Safety & Emergency Information

 

Keeping you and our campus safe

No one likes to imagine a disturbance to the peace and safety of our university. While we hope that a crisis or emergency will never occur at UNC Asheville, the university has made emergency preparedness a priority. It has in place an Emergency Operations Group (EOG) and a Crisis Decision Team which are ready to be activated if an urgent situation arises.

UNC Asheville's response system helps ensure campuswide awareness of how to respond to crises. It is based on a strategically developed and continually updated Emergency Operations Plan. By using multiple communication systems, the university will provide rapid notification to our more than 3,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff.

What you can do?

Receive emergency notification: Find out about the ways that you can receive emergency notifications from UNC Asheville, including text messaging.

Register for Emergency Alerts

UNC Asheville realizes the importance of notifying all members of the campus community.  However, alerts will only be received by UNC Asheville Faculty, Staff and Students.

Learn about UNC Asheville's safety measures: Your safety is our number one concern. By familiarizing yourself with the available resources UNC Asheville has in place, you will be informed and prepared in the case of an emergency.

Take safety actions: Update your cell phone with emergency phone numbers and learn where to report safety hazards. Use UNC Asheville One-port to update your contact information and register your cell phone to get UNC Asheville emergency SMS text messages.

 

 

 

        Register for Emergency Alerts

 

Current UNC Asheville status:
Operating under normal conditions 

On-Campus Emergency: 828.251.6710

Off-Campus Emergency:
911

 

UNC Asheville officials continue to monitor the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) through collaboration with the Buncombe County Health Center, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and UNC General Administration. Meanwhile, the University's health service providers are following the most up-to-date clinical guidelines for testing, treatment and control practices of the H1N1 influenza, which provide the best overall protection for our campus community.
 
In addition, the University is implementing a comprehensive plan to proactively address the potential health issues which could impact our campus during the fall and winter flu season. You can do your part by continuing to practice these basic wellness guidelines:
·         Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
·         Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective
·         Avoid spreading germs by not touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
·         If you experience fever, cough and/or sore throat, contact your health care provider right away. As a reminder, students may visit UNC Asheville Health Services for free.
·         Current recommendations dictate that health care providers ask anyone experiencing the above symptoms to stay home for a minimum of seven days after the onset of the first symptom or for at least 24 hours after the last symptom is gone, whichever is longest.
 
Additionally, the U.S. Government is aggressively taking steps to supply the nation with the H1N1 influenza vaccine. The Buncombe Health Center will be the source of the H1N1 influenza vaccine for our campus. Watch your email and the University's home page for information about the availability of the vaccine in coming weeks.
 
Health Services will also again offer the routine seasonal influenza vaccine to all students beginning in October for a small fee. Faculty and staff may receive a flu shot from their health care provider or through campus flu shot clinics hosted by Blue Cross-Blue Shield of North Carolina this fall.
 
If you have any questions, call UNC Asheville's Health Services at 828/251-6520 or click on http://www.unca.edu/news/flu.html.

For more information:

www.pandemicflu.org

 www.who.int

Campus Updates:

May 4 update

April 28 Campus Health Services Update

April 27 Campus Health Services Update

Swine Flu FAQ

Department of Health and Human Services

 

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