if you see something say something, report suspicious activity to local authorities See Something, Say Something, Do Something.  We all play a role in keeping our community safe.  Pay attention to those situations when something seems out of place.  For example, if you notice something that shouldn’t be there or a person whose behavior doesn’t seem quite right.  If you see something suspicious, say something – contact Cornell University Police at 911 (or 607-255-1111 from a cell phone), or send a tip through the Rave Guardian app.  Take the Challenge to see how well you notice your surroundings.

Welcome to Cornell’s Emergency Management web site.

This website provides the Cornell community with important information before, during, and after campus emergencies.  We encourage you to bookmark this site and explore it to better prepare before an emergency occurs.

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Emergency Messages

CornellALERT is the university’s emergency notification system and is used for situations involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of the community.  Active CornellALERT messages appear in the right sidebar of this website (at the top of the page on mobile and small screen devices).

You can receive alerts on your cellular phone if you have provided your contact information or installed the Rave Guardian app and activated it for the Cornell Ithaca Campus. Messages are also sent to the @cornell.edu e-mail addresses of current students, employees, and affiliates.

If you receive a CornellALERT message you should promptly follow the directions given in the message and monitor this emergency web site for additional information.

What to do in an Emergency

CALL 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property. From cellular phones call Cornell Police at 607-255-1111 or use a Blue Light or indoor emergency phone.

The Emergency Action Guide provides information about what you should do in the case of various emergencies. The Emergency Action Guide appears in the left sidebar of this website and moves to the bottom of the page on mobile and small screen devices. Take a few minutes to read through the guides so you know what actions to take during an emergency.

Preparing for Emergencies

It is everyone’s responsibility to be ready for emergencies before they occur. Use the following pages to help you prepare.

Got 2 minutes? Watch this video to learn how to do Hands Only CPR!