🧠 Myth: “If something happens, I don’t need to call 911—someone else probably did.” Fact: Never assume. Call 911 right away. Your call could save crucial seconds. #UTReady #CampusSafety

🎒 Emergencies can happen anytime. Keep a few essentials in your backpack: 🔋 Charger 💧 Water bottle 🩹 First aid kit 🔦 Flashlight 🍫 Snack Preparedness starts with what you carry. #LonghornReady #CampusSafety

💪 UT CERT was featured in UT News! From first aid to disaster response, UT CERT gives students the skills to protect and support their community when it matters most. Read more: bit.ly/UTCERTNews #LonghornReady #UTCERT

🌦️ Know the difference: ⚠️ Advisory: Use caution 🔶 Watch: Be prepared 🔴 Warning: Take action Stay alert and follow official updates when weather conditions change fast. #UTReady #CampusSafety

🧡🩺 TRAINING RECAP 🩺🧡 This week, #UTCERT took on Disaster Medical Operations Part I with hands-on training in Take 10 CPR and Stop the Bleed! 💪 Our members crushed it—see you at the next meeting in November! 🤘 #LonghornReady #UTCERT

Showers and thunderstorms will become likely tonight and early Saturday. Strong to severe storms are possible along with locally heavy rain. All severe threats are possible including flash flooding.

🚪 Emergencies can block familiar exits. Take a minute to find two ways out of your building today. Awareness now means faster action when it matters most. #UTReady #CampusSafety

A FLOOD WATCH goes into effect 7pm tonight through 1pm Sat. for Hill Country and areas along the I-35 Corridor. Heavy rainfall and excessive runoff could lead to life threatening flash flooding somewhere in the watch area. Stay Weather aware! Turn around, don't drown! #txwx

A line of strong thunderstorms will cross South-Central Texas tonight, starting over the Edwards Plateau this evening and reaching the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains after midnight. A second round of isolated to scattered thunderstorms is also possible tomorrow. #txwx

🧰 Preparedness starts with training. OSEM offers sessions open to UT staff, faculty, and students—like Stop the Bleed, CPR, and Building Safety Training. Learn more or request a session: bit.ly/SEMTrainings #UTReady #CampusSafety

Today sunny, windy, cooler. Winds from the north 20-30 mph gusts up to 50 mph. Cooler with highs from near 60 to mid 70s. A Wind Advisory remains in effect through 7 pm this evening. Secure loose objects and holiday decorations. Avoid outdoor burning.

Sunny and cool today. High temps below normal in the 60s and 70s. Mainly dry weather through the next seven days. Except maybe some showers eastern half of South-Central Texas Saturday when a cold front moves through. Temps will continue to be near to below normal.

🎃 Halloween is here! Stay safe while celebrating: ✔️ Travel in groups or use SURE Walk/Ride ✔️ Be alert & visible at night ✔️ Know your route & keep your phone charged Have fun and celebrate responsibly, Longhorns! #LonghornReady #CampusSafety

💡 Fun Fact: OSEM helps manage an estimated 300 AEDs across campus! Knowing where AEDs are located can save valuable time in an emergency. See the campus AED map here: bit.ly/AEDsatUT #LonghornReady #CampusSafety

This is a TEST of the Longhorn Alert emergency notification system. Alerts are sent for campus emergencies or operations disruptions.

🧠 Myth: “You can be too prepared.” Fact: Preparedness = confidence, not overreaction. A little planning today builds safety and resilience for our campus community. 🤘 #UTReady #CampusSafety

❄️ 4 P’s of Winter Preparedness ❄️ 👨‍👩‍👧 People 🐾 Pets 🚰 Pipes 🌿 Plants As temps drop, take simple steps to protect each of the 4 P’s. Stay prepared, stay safe, Longhorns! 🤘 #UTReady #CampusSafety

Warmer and more humid conditions are expected to develop today through the weekend. The next chance of rain is not until the early to middle portion of next week.

🔧 November is Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month. Power, water, communications, and emergency systems support campus daily. Help keep them strong by reporting issues here: bit.ly/UTWorksRequest #LonghornReady #CampusSafety

🧠 Myth: “Preparedness is only for big emergencies.” Fact: Most incidents are small, unexpected, and time-sensitive. Everyday readiness helps you stay aware, act quickly, and support others when plans change fast. #LonghornReady #CampusSafety