The official Twitter account of the University of Virginia Department of Safety and Security. Not monitored 24/7. Please call 911 to report an emergency.
This account will be the official source of information providing updates regarding the event. Family and friends with questions about the event can continue to call the
@UVA
emergency hotline at 877-685-4836.
Good news! - The therapy dogs have arrived early and will be onsite this afternoon at the Family and Community Assistance Center until 8 PM. Walk-ins are welcome.
Update: Active search still underway on and around UVA Grounds. Remain sheltered in place. Please stay safe, thank you for your patience and understanding.
A Family and Community Assistance Center has been set up to provide mental health services to our
#UVA
community. Services will provided on the corner of Edgemont and McCormick at 505 Edgemont Rd.
UPDATE ON CULBRETH RD: 1 SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. REACH OUT TO FRIENDS & FAMILY TO ADVISE OF STATUS.
Therapy dogs will be at the Family and Community Assistance Center again on Wednesday 11/16 from 2pm-8pm. Please continue to utilize this resource as needed.
Update - Room Corrections: Counseling services are available today in Newcomb Rm 182 until 8 PM. Therapy dogs are available today in Newcomb Rm 177 from 11 AM - 4 PM. Make sure to stop by for some support and to give the dogs some pets!
UVA Alert: UPDATE TO THE SHOOTING ON CULBRETH ROAD. 1 SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, IS CONSIDERED TO BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE.
Update: UPD reported shooting resulted in 3 fatalities. 2 add'l victims are injured. Refer to UVA email and social media for more information. Shelter in place.
UVA Alert: MULTIPLE PD AGENCIES, INCLUDING VA STATE POLICE HELICOPTER ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT. SUSPECT IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS, SHELTER IN PLACE
Lighting of the Lawn is tonight! Today's temperatures have dropped significantly from earlier in the week. During the time of the event, temperatures will range from the low 40s to upper 30s. Make sure to dress in layers and bundle up to stay warm during the event.
UVA Alert: A COMPLETE SEARCH ON AND AROUND UVA GROUNDS IS HAPPENING AT THIS TIME. EXPECT INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE.
UVA Alert: MULTIPLE PD AGENCIES, INCLUDING VA STATE POLICE HELICOPTER ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT. SUSPECT IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS, SHELTER IN PLACE.
.
@UVA
will confer 7,827 degrees this weekend. It will also feel like 7,827 degrees outside.
With heat index values expected to approach 100°, the heat will be no joke. Please read, save, and share our
#UVAGrad
Heat Management Guide so we can all celebrate
#UVA22
safely!
PD AGENCIES ARE CONDUCTING A COMPLETE SEARCH ON AND AROUND UVA GROUNDS AT THIS TIME. EXPECT INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE. REMAIN SHELTERED IN PLACE.
Today heat index values may reach as high as 104 degrees in Charlottesville. Come beat the heat at Clemons Library! Visit today to cool down inside and charge your devices. The library is located at 164 McCormick Rd and will be open from 9 AM - 8 PM.
Tomorrow, 11/17, counseling and therapy dogs will be available at Newcomb from 8 AM - 8 PM. For counseling services, visit Newcomb 177. To meet with a therapy dog, visit Newcomb 182. If there isn't a pup in when you stop by, pop back in later to give them a scratch and some pets!
On Sundays, we have snow.
A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for
@UVA
from midnight tonight to noon tomorrow.
4-6" expected and could be heavy at times.
Monitor local forecasts, plan travel AROUND the snow, and check on your neighbors! More resources below⬇️
#UVAWx
Celebrating
@UVAMensHoops
tomorrow at Scott Stadium, rain or shine. Gates open at 12:30 pm with normal clear bag and entry procedures in place.
#GoHoos
Thanks to our wickedly amazing Facilities Management team working through the night most all roadways & sidewalks on Grounds are clear & were ready when this crowd showed up to cheer on
@UVAWomensHoops
today!
Classes are cancelled today. Non-designated Academic Division employees do not report. Designated employees who can work remotely should. Be safe. See status board for updates:
Resources continue to be available at the Family and Community Assistance Center today, 11/18 from 8 AM - 8 PM and tomorrow, 11/19 from 4 PM - 8 PM. Please visit Newcomb Hall 164 for support services.
The Assistance Station will be open today, 11/22, from 12 PM - 5 PM for counseling and therapy dogs. Stop by Newcomb Hall 164 for these support services.
In Charlottesville today, heat index values may reach up to 109 degrees. Stop by Clemons Library to cool down inside and charge your devices. The library is open from 9 AM - 6 PM today. All members of the University community and the public are welcome.
We are currently measuring a heat index of 90° on the Lawn. Please hydrate using the free water and refilling stations. Cooling stations are available at Cocke and Rouss/Robertson Halls. Notify nearest usher/police for help.
@UVA
@UVA_events
@UVAPolice
#UVAGrad
The Assistance Station is open again today in two locations. Visit Newcomb Hall from 10 AM - 6 PM for counseling services (Newcomb 164H) and therapy dogs (Newcomb PAC). Visit the AFC from 2 PM - 6 PM for counseling services and therapy dogs.
At this time, we have determined that there is not a need to alter the University’s regular operating schedule and that classes will be held this week as scheduled. Changes to the Athletics schedule that were announced yesterday will remain.
Thanks to
@UVAFM
@uvadine
@UVA_Events
, water filling stations will be available on the Lawn for
#UVAGrad
.
Graduates and guests can bring unopened, factory-sealed beverages and empty beverage containers to utilize on the Lawn. Visit for more information.
Thanks to CFD, UVA SEMM, and RMC for their combined efforts on the U-Hall implosion. UVAEM, UPD, UVA Athletics, and UVA EHS have established a command post to help ensure public safety.
This is NOT what we meant by hot girl summer. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the 90s during
#UVAGrad
. Protect yourself from the heat by taking these precautionary steps.
@UVA
@UVA_Events
#UVAWx
Feel like you've seen this before? Us too.
Trust your spidey sense and be ready as
@UVA
is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Wed. night (2/17) until Fri. morning (2/19).
Visit for the forecast & for preparedness tips.
#UVAWx
It is going to be another hot one today! In Charlottesville, heat index values are expected to reach 106 degrees. Stop by Clemons Library to cool down. The library is open from 1 - 5 PM today. All members of the University community and the public are welcome.
Today is an exciting day at
#UVAEM
as we welcome our new Emergency Management Coordinator, Mackenzie! She joins us after a year w/ FEMA Corps, where she served in disaster response roles across the U.S. Her focus areas will be emergency planning & outreach.
#Wahoowa
, Mackenzie!!
Most of Virginia is under a Winter Storm Watch. Locally, we could see 6-8" of snow and .1-.25" of ice on Sunday (and possibly Monday).
Any changes to
@UVA
operating status will be posted on
@UVA_EM
and the Operations Status Board:
#UVA
#UVAWeather
The National Weather Service has placed Charlottesville in the "Moderate" category for severe storms this afternoon beginning at 2 PM. Damaging winds with gusts up to 70 mph are expected. Tornadoes and large hail are also possible. Seek shelter indoors and monitor the forecast.
We are excited the Hoos returned to Grounds yesterday to begin the spring semester! The start of a new semester is a great time to review the
@UVA
Emergency Procedures. Make sure to also update your space with the latest Emergency Procedures Poster.
🧵THREAD: As of Tuesday morning, thousands of people across the greater
#Charlottesville
region remain without power. Some outages could last multiple days.
Until the lights turn back on, there are several steps you can take to keep yourself warm and safe:
UVA will operate on a regular academic and work schedule on 1/14. Patient care services will be provided as usual. A big shout out to everyone in Facilities Mgmt
@UVAFM
who shoveled snow all day or is working all night. Students, employees, patients, and visitors say THANKS!
From overnight Friday through Sunday morning, Charlottesville is forecasted to experience 1.5 to 2 inches of rain and winds may gust up to 35 mph. Make sure to stay weather aware throughout the weekend and prepare for impacts from this storm system now.
A storm arriving late Friday will bring nearly statewide impacts to Virginia through Sunday morning. Start preparing!
We have a potential for:
🌧️1-4" of rain, some higher amounts
🌬️sustained winds of 35mph, gusts to 45-55mph near the coast
🌪️isolated tornadoes
🌊tidal flooding