General Safety Information
As a student at UWM, your safety is a top priority. UWM is full of resources and people to help in an emergency if you’re in crisis or just need someone to listen. We’re here for you.
Natural Disaster/ Emergency Preparation
General Emergency Preparedness
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee to immediately notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, employees or visitors on campus.
Emergency Preparation for Your Car
Keep a warm blanket, water, food, and a flashlight in your car in case of emergencies. A roadside safety kit is also useful to keep in your car. In the winter, include an ice/snow scraper, foldable shovel, and a pair of gloves.
Tornados
Make sure you know where to go in your apartment in case of a tornado. The basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest level of the building are the safest place to go. If you live in a large apartment building, your landlord likely has instructions on where to go in the event of a tornado or fire.
Fire & Carbon Monoxide
Check your fire and carbon monoxide alarms (these may be combined as one alarm in some buildings) at least every 6 months, although every month is better. Plan a few safe escape routes in case of a fire in your building. Clean out the lint trap in your dryer every time you use it to prevent fires!
Renters Insurance
Purchasing renters’ insurance is an important way to protect your belongings in the event of an emergency such as a fire or flood as your landlord is not liable for items that get damaged or destroyed.