Georgetown University Emergency Preparedness
Georgetown University Operating Status
CURRENT STATUS: Closed (effective for February 9, 2010)
Georgetown University is closed on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Classes are canceled for the Main Campus, the Medical Center, the School of Medicine, and all locations of the School of Continuing Studies. All designated emergency employees must report to work on time. The Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) will not operate on Tuesday. Lauinger Library will remain open (see http://www.library.georgetown.edu/ for details). Dahlgren Medical Library will operate as usual (see dml.georgetown.edu for details).
Georgetown University is closed on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Classes are canceled for the Main Campus, the Medical Center, the School of Medicine, and all locations of the School of Continuing Studies. All designated emergency employees must report to work on time. The Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) will not operate on Tuesday. Lauinger Library will remain open (see http://www.library.georgetown.edu/ for details). Dahlgren Medical Library will operate as usual (see dml.georgetown.edu for details).
During emergency or unfavorable weather situations, please call the Georgetown University emergency and inclement weather hotline at (202) 687-7669.
Campus Alerts
- An update on H1N1 (December 18, 2009 12:00 AM)
The following message was sent to the main and medical campus communities - An update on H1N1 (December 03, 2009 12:00 AM)
The following message was sent to the main and medical campus communities - A Campus Update on H1N1 Influenza(October 30, 2009 12:00 AM)
A campus update on H1N1 influenza - Campus Update on H1N1 Influenza(September 24, 2009 12:00 AM)
The latest information as of September 24, 2009 - Letter to Faculty and Staff Regarding H1N1 Flu (August 31, 2009 12:00 AM)
The following message was sent to faculty and staff about the H1N1 flu preparations. - Letter to Parents Regarding H1N1 Flu(August 28, 2009 12:00 AM)
The following message was sent to parents and family members of Georgetown students. - Letter to Students on H1N1 as they return to campus (August 21, 2009 12:00 AM)
Letter to students - Update on H1N1 influenza (swine flu)(June 15, 2009 12:00 AM)
The following message was sent to faculty, staff and students - Update H1N1 Flu May 13, 2009 (May 13, 2009 12:00 PM)
Campus Update: H1N1 Flu May 13, 2009 - Campus Update on H1N1 Influenza(September 24, 2008 12:00 AM)
The latest information as of September 24, 2009
HOYAlert
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Questions or suggestions regarding the procedures and response on campus should be directed to the Office of University Safety.
On-Campus Emergency:
202-687-HELP (4357)
Off-Campus Emergency: 911
202-687-HELP (4357)
Off-Campus Emergency: 911
Police Emergency
Georgetown University Department of Public Safety:
(202) 687-4343
(202) 687-4343
Metropolitan Police Department:
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Dial 311 for Non-Emergencies
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Dial 311 for Non-Emergencies
Medical Emergency
Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS):
(202) 687-HELP (4357)
(202) 687-HELP (4357)
National Capital Poison Center:
(800) 222-1222
(800) 222-1222
Student Health Center:
(202) 687-2200 or after-hours at (202) 687-7243
(202) 687-2200 or after-hours at (202) 687-7243
Fire Emergency
District of Columbia Fire Department:
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Dial 311 for Non-Emergencies
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Dial 311 for Non-Emergencies