Be Prepared

Emergencies are often unpredictable in both timing and nature. While it is impossible to prepare for every potential situation, there are simple steps that may greatly reduce the impact of an emergency on you and your family.

Kane Kilbey with his family
emergency kits, including
one for Molly.

Take these actions

• Review the emergency procedures for campus. 
• Sign up for UVic Alerts and download the UVic SaftyApp. Keep your information up-to-date in UVic Online tools - Personal and account profile
• Faculty and Instructors review this guidance
• Procedures for people with disabilities
• Be personally prepared:
  • Make or buy an emergency kit (small kits available at the UVic Bookstore).
  • Attend an emergency preparedness workshop.
  • Download the guide, Prepare Yourself - A Guide to Emergency Preparedness in the Capital Region and use this information to prepare yourself and your household.
  • Check out the websites under Resources for excellent information that will help you prepare

Stay informed in an emergency

• Check your email, text messaging and the UVic website for information from the university. For more information see UVic Alerts.
• Follow UVic social media and on-campus digital signage