Stay Informed with Emergency Communications
WSU Vancouver prioritizes the safety of every student, faculty member, and visitor. To ensure immediate awareness during dangerous situations or significant emergencies, the university maintains a multi-layered communication network. This framework combines outdoor sirens and indoor public address systems with the digital Emergency Notification System to deliver life-saving information without delay. Whether you are in a classroom, walking across campus, or commuting, these tools provide the clear guidance needed to respond effectively to immediate threats.
WSU Vancouver utilizes the Emergency Notification System to send urgent text, voice, and email messages directly to your personal devices. While university-issued contact methods are enrolled automatically, students and employees should register personal cell phones and landlines through the MyWSU portal to receive real-time updates. By integrating physical campus warnings with mobile alerts, the university ensures that critical safety instructions reach the community instantly, supporting a secure environment for learning and work.
Emergency Notification System (ENS)
The ENS serves as the primary digital link between campus safety officials and the community. It delivers warning messages and basic response directions via landlines, cell phones, and email.
- Action Required: Visit the MyWSU portal to register personal phone numbers and non-university email addresses for these alerts.
- Media Outreach: The Public Information Officer coordinates with local media to provide the public with pertinent updates during active situations.
Issuing an Emergency Warning
The Officer in Charge of the WSU Vancouver Police Department determines when a situation constitutes an ongoing threat to safety. If a serious threat is confirmed on or adjacent to campus, a warning is issued immediately through:
- Mass notification systems (Everbridge)
- Campus bulletin boards and the student newspaper, The VanCougar
Response and Procedure Testing
To maintain readiness, the university tests emergency response and evacuation procedures at least once a year. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are documented by the Department of Public Safety and help publicize vital safety protocols.