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Where to find emergency information

In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies that would necessitate a change in class schedules and campus operations, please check the University home page for important, ongoing updates or changes.

Information and updates may also be administered through campus-wide text alerts and email notifications, the University’s and pages, as well as via local news outlets.

For the media

Contact the Communications Department at communications@unr.edu or see media advisories and statements.

Organizational Resilience

To learn more about the University's approach to emergency management, planning and preparedness, please visit the Organizational Resilience website. 

Contact information & useful phone numbers

Police

  • University Police: 911 - Emergency
    o Dispatch (Non-Emergency): (775) 334-COPS (2677)
    o Main Office (Mon.-Fri.8 a.m.-5 p.m.): (775) 784-4013
    o Duty Officer (24-hour) (775) 745-6195
  • : Non-Emergency Dispatch: (775) 334-2121
  • : Non-Emergency Dispatch: (775) 353-2231

Automotive Emergencies

  • Motorist Assistance Program: (775) 784-4654
    Dead battery, unlock doors, flat tire, out of gas on the main Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ campus only during regular business hours. Service is not available at the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe campus.

Medical emergencies & personal injury

  • : (775) 784-6598
  • Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S): (775) 327-5040
    For support related to urgent events involving lab materials or environmental releases

Personal safety

  • Pack Rides Service: (775) 742-6808
    Provides transportation within 2 mile radius of campus, to residence halls and parking lots via van or shuttle.
  • : (775) 784-8090 or (800) 992-5757
    Crisis situations including sexual assault

Counseling

  • Counseling Services: (775) 784-4648
  • : 211 (In Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Only)
    free information about critical health and human services in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­.
  • : (800) 784-2433
  • : (800) 273-8255
  • : (775) 784-8090 or (800) 992-5757
    Crisis situations including sexual assault

Natural disasters

  • Earthquake preparedness: Resources are available from the

Spills and other environmental hazards

Facility, power & electrical emergencies

  • Facilities Services: (775) 784-8020
    Broken pipes, hazards, etc. Staff on-call evenings and weekends

Network, computer & phone emergencies

  • : (775) 682-5000 (Reno); (702) 671-5100 (Las Vegas)
    Computing support & services to students, faculty, staff & visitors
  • : (775) 682-5000
  • : (775) 682-5000 x1
    Recorded message updated with known network and system outages affecting the University

Other resources