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Emergency on campus? Breaking news? Whatever the case, DPSS's news and alerts keep you apprised of campus goings-on.

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Students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive U-M Emergency Alerts via email and text message/SMS. Please visit the Verify Emergency Alert Enrollment page to confirm or update the mobile number, voice-only number, or email currently enrolled in the system.

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Emergency Alerts

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    U-M Emergency Alert: Tornado Warning 9-3-26

    Update #1 4:15 PM Ann Arbor Update: 4:15 pm Tornado warning for Washtenaw County has expired at this time. Remain weather aware. More Info: dpss.umich.edu3:33 PM Ann Arbor: Tornado Warning for Washtenaw County until 4:15pm. Move inside to lowest leve...
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Crime Alerts

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    Crime Alert 2025-1: Felonious Assault [Canceled]

    Summary: The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) is investigating a reported stabbing at the Michigan Medicine Pavilion construction site. According to information provided to the police, the victim, who is acquainted with the suspect, wa...
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Security Bulletins

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    Security Bulletin 06/09/26: Fires Reported Near Nichols Arboretum

    Advisory InformationFires Reported Near Nichols Arboretum Under InvestigationThe University of Michigan Police Department, in coordination with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Fire Safety, is investigating four fires reported near Nichols Arb...
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    Stay Safe during Severe Storms

    Michigan weather can be unpredictable. Here are some tips for how to stay safe during severe storms:During a TornadoGo to a basement, safe room, or interior room on the lowest floor away from windows.Avoid large open areas like gyms, auditoriums, or ...
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