On Thursday, April 22nd beginning at 12:10 p.m., Cornell University will conduct tests of its Emergency Mass Notification (EMN) Systems. Tests will include notifications sent through voice and text messaging, email, CUView digital screens, Cornell’s Facebook account, Cornell’s Twitter feed and by sirens and public address systems.
EMN systems are critical for emergency response. To stay informed during an emergency, all Cornell community members are strongly encouraged to opt in to receive alerts either via text or voice messages. More information can be found on our Emergency Notifications web page.
COVID-19 Information
Please visit the Cornell University COVID-19 web site for current information and university updates.
Public health experts are clear that the best way that we can mitigate the spread of COVID-19 is through practicing good personal hygiene and following the health and safety guidelines currently in place. This includes wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance, limiting travel and in-person gatherings, and complying with all Daily Check health assessment and surveillance testing requirements. These community mitigation measures have been embraced by New York State, Tompkins County, and Cornell University, and are proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Live Smarter.
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.
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.
- Preparedness Checklist
- Build An Emergency Supply Kit
- Prepare for Ithaca Weather
- Learn New Emergency Skills
Got 2 minutes? Watch this video to learn how to do Hands Only CPR!