Emergency Guidelines

During an emergency, follow us on social media and check our homepage for ongoing updates.

For emergency help while on campus:

• Fire / Police / Medical: 911

• University Security: 204.786.6666 

To request university Safe Ride and Safe Walk escort: 8.204.786.9272

To report threats or concerns: security@uwinnipeg.ca 

Follow UWinnipeg on social media to get the latest information: Instagram | Facebook | X.com

UW Safe App

The University of Winnipeg recommends members of our community download and have access to the UW Safe app. The UW Safe app is essential tool that sends important safety alerts and provides instant access to campus safety resources, including safety notifications, emergency help, and campus resources.

To download the UW Safe app, visit the Apple app store or the Google Play store.

Emergency Response Guidelines

Evacuation

• Armed Intruder
• Fire/Hazardous Materials Spill

Severe Weather

• Blizzards
• Cold Wave
• Drought
• Heat Wave
• Ice Storms
• Lightning
• Thunderstorms
• Tornadoes

Workplace Situations

• Bomb Threat or Suspicious Object
• Fire
• Flooding and Water Damage
• Hazardous Material Spill
• Hostage Situations
• Influenza Precautions
• Lockdown Procedures
• Medical Crisis
• Natural Gas Odour / Leak
• Suspicious Mail
• Suspicious, Worrisome or Criminal Behaviour
• Threats
• Power or Utility Failure

Resources

• Basic Emergency Kit
• Basic Vehicle Emergency Kit
• Individualized Emergency Plan
• Telephone Threat Procedures