{"id":158926,"date":"2026-08-25T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=158926"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:15:00","slug":"quick-tips-on-what-to-do-in-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/quick-tips-on-what-to-do-in-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick tips on what to do in an emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an emergency, the health and safety of UWM students, faculty and staff, and campus visitors depends on being prepared and knowing what to do. Find a comprehensive list of what to do in specific emergencies at UWM\u2019s\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/safety-assurances\/programs\/safety-health\/emergency-preparedness\/\">Emergency Preparedness webpage<\/a>.\u202fThe page offers students, faculty, staff and visitors information so they can be prepared.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any campus emergency:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call UWM Police: 414-229-9911<\/li>\n<li>Non-emergency: 414-229-4627<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RAVE\/Guardian app:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rave Guardian app is a safety tool that connects students, faculty and staff directly with UWM Police resources. 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