Emergencies can occur at any time without warning. Careful planning, with an emphasis on safety, can help you and the WCU community prepare for crises and emergencies. Public Safety Home IMPORTANT LINKS WCU ALERT Receive text messages for on-campus emergencies and weather related school closings. SIGN UP HERE Crisis Response & Resources Are you worried about a student’s mental or physical health? Have you witnessed student behavior that has caused distress? Visit the Crisis Response & Resource website for guidance, tips, and helpful resources.  H1N1 (Swine) Flu H1N1 (Swine) flu information, updates, prevention and more... Emergency Alert Notification In an emergency, the university will communicate key information as quickly and to as many people as possible by activating the methods of communication. Threat Assesment Team WCU's Threat Assessment Team addresses situations where students, faculty, or staff are displaying disruptive or threatening behaviors that potentially impede their own or others ability to function successfully or safely. Read more... A.L.E.R.T Emergencies are unpredictable... Preparing for them is not! A.L.E.R.T Yourself! Follow these five important emergency preparedness steps and stay safe. Personal Preparedness Find out what you can do as an individual or as a family to prepare for emergencies or to protect yourself during an emergency...READ HERE Helpful  Links Stay safe and prepared on campus and at home with these helpful websites. Emergency? Contact WCU Public Safety 610- 436- 3311