CRIME ALERT- Public Notification
09/19/2023 5:42 pm

CrimeALERT: Arson - Ganedago Hall On September 19, 2023, at 11:40 a.m., the Cornell University Police Department and Cornell University Environmental Health & Safety responded to Ganedago Hall for a report of a sign damaged by fire in an elevator. It is unknown when the fire occurred but the damage was first observed on August 30, 2023. The incident is under investigation and no suspect description is available. Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to contact the Cornell University Public Safety Communications Center at (607) 255-1111. The Cornell University Police Department urges the community to protect themselves in the event of a fire by alerting those around you, then evacuating the building, closing room doors as you leave, activating the fire alarm, and moving away from the building once you exit. Immediately report any suspected criminal activity by dialing 911 or utilizing the RAVE Guardian app.

Animal Incidents

Only trained animal technicians should handle animals. Untrained persons should not attempt to approach wild or unattended animals. Any direct physical contact with an unknown animal, especially if it results in a bite or scratch, is a serious issue and should be reported to Cornell Health at 607 255-5155 as soon as possible.

If you see a suspicious animal wandering loose:

On the Ithaca campus call Cornell Police at 911 (or 607 255-1111 from a cell phone)
On the Cornell AgriTech campus call Buildings and Properties at 315-787-2215

If an animal such as a bat or raccoon is found inside a building, isolate it in a room by closing doors behind it and keeping people away.

On the Ithaca campus call Facilities Customer Service at 607 255-5322.
On the Cornell AgriTech campus call Buildings and Properties at 315-787-2215.

If an animal has bitten, scratched or had direct contact with a person, call Cornell Police or your local emergency services at 911 as soon as possible.