Emergency, Safety, & Security Information
Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. This page provides essential emergency contacts, crisis support resources, and health emergency information to ensure you have quick access to help when needed. If you’re facing an urgent situation, please reach out to the appropriate resource immediately.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 for immediate help or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
A free personal safety app for BW students, faculty, staff, and families, available for iPhone and Android.
📞 Emergency Contacts: Quick access to emergency contacts and safety resources
🔵 Mobile Blue Light: Get help and share your location in an emergency
👣 Friend Walk: Let someone follow your walk in real time
⏱️ Virtual Walk Home: Set a safety timer when walking alone
📝 Report a Tip: Share safety concerns
Winter weather updates, including campus closures and class cancellations, are shared through Rave Alert email and text messages. When a campus closure or class cancellation is under consideration, a team of University leaders carefully evaluates a variety of factors and will only cancel classes when absolutely necessary. For more information, visit the BW University Advisory page.
❄️ View Snow Removal Map: Snow Removal Map
❄️ Need a shovel? Contact Residence Life at 440-826-2114 or your RA.
❄️ Mail Pickup: If weather or illness prevents you from picking up your mail, you may arrange a proxy by contacting the Mailroom at 440-826-2337.
❄️ Meal Pickup: If weather or illness prevents you from picking up your meal, you may arrange a proxy by contacting Union Dining Hall at 440-826-2412.
