Resources
You can never be too prepared for an emergency situation. That’s why Virginia Commonwealth University encourages you to make use of the resources listed below.
Knowing what to do and where to turn for information and assistance during an emergency can make all the difference.
Campus resources
- Academic units
- Campus housing
- Computer security
- Dining
- Disability Support Services
- Division of Student Affairs
- Emergency communications
- Inclement weather and office closing information
- Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
- Parking and Transportation
- Parking facility status:
- RamSmart
- Student Government Association
- Systems and network status
- Technology Services
- Transit service status
- University Counseling Services
- University Student Commons and Activities
- University Student Health Services
- VCU Alert alternative website
- VCU buildings status
- VCU News
- VCU Police
Community resources
State and federal resources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Travel warnings issued by the U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Virginia Office of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
- Virginia State Police
Weather resources
- Decision-making during periods of inclement weather
- Inclement weather and office closing information
- Inclement weather FAQs
- National Hurricane Center
- National Weather Service’s weather briefing page
- Parking facility status:
- Snow removal and ice control priorities
- Transit service status
- Weather.com