Campus Advisories

 

Safety Alerts and Guidance

Safety Alerts and Guidance
 

Emergency Alerts

GW’s Office of Emergency Management will send email and/or text alerts to the entire GW community if necessary. The latest safety and security information will be posted on Campus Advisories.

All GW community members are automatically signed up to receive GW emergency email alerts. You can manage your GW Alert account to also receive GW text alerts on your mobile device. In addition to adding your mobile number, you can add up to three email addresses and phone numbers so that friends or family may also receive GW emergency alerts. Visit GW Alert FAQs for instructions on how to manage your account. In addition, the GW Guardian App will push GW emergency alerts directly to the app, as well as other safety information.
 

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Safety Guidance

  • Be aware of the behavior of those around you and report suspicious or threatening behavior immediately to GWPD at 202-994-6111 or the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department through 911.
  • Do not engage with individuals seeking a confrontation.
  • If there is a disturbance, seek shelter indoors until normal conditions return.
  • Observe directions from law enforcement personnel.
  • Make sure doors close and lock behind you as you arrive and depart.
  • Do not allow strangers into GW buildings.
  • Carry identification and your GWorld at all times.

Demonstration Safety Tips

If large crowds start to gather and you choose to exercise your First Amendment rights, we urge you to follow these tips:

  • Be aware of the behavior of those around you and report suspicious behavior.
  • Monitor traffic reports, weather reports and emergency notifications.
  • Share your plan with someone outside your group.
  • Stay with your group. Have a predetermined plan on where to meet if you get separated.
  • Have a secondary communication plan in case cell phone signals are limited.

Free Expression at GW

Visit GW’s Free Expression website for related GW policies, procedures, examples of likely permitted and prohibited expressive activities and FAQs.

Additional Safety and Security Resources

For more safety and security resources, visit the Safety website or download the GW Guardian app. Additional emergency management information from the District of Columbia is also available online.