Nationwide Verizon Wireless Outage Impacting 911 Calls
A nationwide Verizon Wireless outage that may affect some users attempting to reach 911 or 202-994-6111 (GW Emergency Services).
Advisory Archive
Browse through past advisories below.
December 4, 2025 – National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Ellipse at President’s Park. For additional information, please visit the event website.
Law Enforcement Activity Near Farragut Square
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to a shooting incident involving National Guard members near the corner of 17th and H Street NW
Fall 2025 Test of GW’s Emergency Communication Systems
Fall 2025 Test of GW’s Emergency Communication Systems
November 22, 2025 – First Amendment Activity
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, First Amendment activity is anticipated near the Lincoln Memorial.
Robberies Involving Apple AirPods Max in Foggy Bottom
GWPD is alerting the campus community to a recent increase in robberies involving Apple AirPods Max occurring in public spaces on and around Foggy Bottom.
November 24, 2025 - TEST of the GW Emergency Notification System
On Monday, November 24, 2025, between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm EST, there will be a university-wide test of the GW Emergency Notification System.
November 9, 2025 – National Veterans Day Parade
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the National Veterans Day Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. For additional information, please visit the event website.
November 5, 2025 – First Amendment Activity
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, multiple First Amendment activities are anticipated near the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.