WashU Ready

Selecting your next living space is more than a housing decision—it’s a preparedness decision. When selecting housing for next semester, take time to understand your environment. Knowing your space today helps you respond faster tomorrow. Together, we are #WashUReady

What do you know about @washuready? Have you visited emergency.washu.edu? Have you downloaded the #WashU Safe app? Let me know what you think: 📩 washuready@wustl.edu 📈 Take a quick survey arcg.is/0OrKbf0 📲 DM @washuready Together, we are WashU Ready!

This morning, the @washuready team hosted the 1st Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (EPC) training of 2026. The strong participation reflects a continued commitment to building a more prepared and resilient WashU community. emergency.washu.edu Together, we are #WashUReady.

Spring is here 🌸 It’s also the start of severe weather season. Take a moment to refresh your preparedness: ✔️ Check alerts ✔️ Know your shelter locations ✔️ Stay weather aware #WashUReady #SpringPreparedness

🍀 On St. Patrick’s Day, we talk a lot about luck but safety and resilience come from being prepared. ✔ Know how to receive emergency alerts ✔ Download the WashU Safe App ✔ Review safety resources at emergency.washu.edu Together, we are #WashUReady

WashUAlert: The Tornado Warning impacting WashU has expired. Remain Weather Aware and follow emergency.washu.edu.

WashUAlert: A TORNADO WARNING has been issued for WashU Campuses until further notice. SEEK SHELTER NOW. See emergency.washu.edu for details.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Saint Louis MO, Oakville MO and Wildwood MO until 5:15 PM CDT

The @NWSStlouis has issued a Tornado Watch for the metro area until 8:00 PM. Please remain alert, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to take protective action if a warning is issued. Visit emergency.washu.edu/washuready-2/t… for preparedness tips.

Monday morning's wind chills will be as cold at -10 degrees over northeast Missouri. The "warmest" wind chills encompass southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois, which range from the single digits to around 10 degrees. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

Strong winds will persist into tonight as cold air rushes into the region. Monday's temperatures will fall to levels considered cold for even January! Cold lingers into Tuesday before moderating in the later half of the week. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

🍀 Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Plan ahead and stay safe. ✔ Celebrate responsibly ✔ Plan a safe ride home ✔ Stay with friends and look out for each other ✔ Keep your phone charged and notifications on Together, we are #WashUReady

It was a great day to talk about campus preparedness. The @washuready team enjoyed connecting with WashU School of Medicine students and partners at today’s Take Care Fair. Working together to help keep our campus community informed and ready. Together, we are #WashUReady!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, Bears! Plan ahead and look out for one another. ✔ Know how you'll get home safely ✔ Stay aware of your surroundings ✔ Keep emergency notifications on Preparedness helps everyone have a safe celebration. Together, we are #WashUReady

Today is International Women’s Day. We recognize the women of @washuready who strengthen preparedness and safety across our campus. All month long, we’ll highlight their leadership and impact. Together, we are #WashUReady Ready. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInEM #WashUReady

Traveling for Spring Break? Here are a few safety reminders. Together, we are #WashUReady.

2026 Severe Weather Preparedness Week recap: ⚡ Lightning: When thunder roars, go indoors. 🌪 Tornado: Know your Severe Weather Refuge Areas. 🧊 Hail: Seek shelter. 🌊 Floods: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 📱 Alerts: Download the WashU Safe App. Together, we are #WashUReady.

⏰ Spring Forward, Bears! Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday—clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. Most phones update automatically, but check your settings to ensure automatic time updates are on. While you’re at it, download the WashU Safe App. Together, we are #WashUReady.

Turn around. Don’t drown. Flash flooding happens quickly. ❌ Do not drive through water ❌ Do not walk through moving water ❗Just six inches of moving water can knock a person down. ❗One foot can sweep a vehicle away. Preparedness is not seasonal; it is continuous. #washuready

Severe thunderstorms can bring damaging winds and large hail. ➡️ Move indoors when storms approach - away from windows and glass doors ➡️ Secure loose outdoor items if time allows Even w/o a tornado, straight-line winds can cause significant damage and power outages. #WashUReady