Personal Preparedness

As members of the Georgetown community, it is important to be prepared in the event of an emergency. This includes knowing what to do in the event of a building evacuation or shelter-in-place situation. During emergencies, essential information and instructions will be provided via HOYAlert, the University’s mass notification system.

If you would like to learn more about emergency preparedness, please contact OEM at emergencymanagement@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-8234. Below are some resource links that can help you prepare for emergencies that could impact the Georgetown community:

Ready DC – https://ready.dc.gov/

Ready.Gov – https://www.ready.gov/ 

National Weather Service (Baltimore/Washington Office) – https://www.weather.gov/lwx/

Severe Weather Preparedness – https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather 

Winter Weather Preparedness – https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather 

Extreme Heat Preparedness – https://www.ready.gov/heat 

Active Shooter – https://activeshooter.georgetown.edu/ 

See Something, Say Something – https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

Prepare your Health – https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/index.html

Until Help Arrives – https://community.fema.gov/until-help-arrives

Earthquake Preparedness – https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes 

Cybersecurity – https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect

Fire Safety – https://ehs.georgetown.edu/fire-life-safety/firesafety/