Severe Weather Awareness Week

It is important that all members of the Georgetown University community are prepared and know what to do when severe weather is forecasted. Some examples of severe weather in the DC region include tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, and extreme heat. All of these weather threats can lead to illness, injury, property damage and even death.

The Georgetown University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week on the Hilltop and Capitol campuses from March 10-14, 2025. This week features educational and outreach events designed to raise awareness of the risks associated with severe weather and educate community members about the actions they can take in order to be prepared and stay safe.

During times of severe weather and other emergencies, the University uses HOYAlert to warn the community and provide guidance on what actions to take. Please take a moment to:

Ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in Rave to receive HOYAlerts via SMS text message to your phone, the fastest way the university can be in touch during an on-campus emergency.
All current students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled in HOYAlert for their campus. If you would like to opt in to receive HOYAlerts for additional locations (e.g., opt-in for the Hilltop Campus if you are based on the Capitol Campus), you can do so in GU360.
“Follow” HOYAlert on X (formerly Twitter).

A blue flyer with icons for thunderstorms, snowstorms, wind, floods and tornadoes. White text reads, "Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14, 2025 Stop by the Office of Emergency Management's table, learn about severe weather preparedness, and pick up free give-aways! March 11, 2025, 4-8 p.m. First Floor, School of Continuing Studies; March 12, 2025, 1-3 p.m. Red Square, Hilltop Campus (rain site: Leavey Center); March 13, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Floor, McDonough Atrium, Capitol Campus; March 14, 2025, 12-2 p.m. Red Square, Hilltop Campus (rain site: Leavey Center). Visit the Severe Awareness Week webpage for more information. emegencymanagement.georgetown.edu."

Upcoming Events

March 11, 2025
First Floor of School of Continuing Studies: 4-8 p.m.

March 12, 2025
Red Square, Hilltop Campus: 1-3 p.m. (rain site: Leavey Center)

March 13, 2025
Second Floor of McDonough Atrium, Capitol Campus: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

March 14, 2025
Red Square, Hilltop Campus: 12-2 p.m. (rain site: Leavey Center)
Patties and Preparedness: For this event, we are partnering with the Georgetown University Grilling Society (GUGS)—the first 50 people to engage with our table will receive a ticket for a free GUGS burger!