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Unit: Emergency Management

Text to 9-1-1 available in McLean County  

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Starting Monday, September 19, mobile phone users will be able to text emergency messages to 9-1-1 in McLean County.

Enhanced Safe Redbirds app among campus safety resources 

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As a new academic year begins, it is important for all members of the Illinois State University community to be familiar with the many safety and security resources available on campus.  

Illinois State once again named a StormReady University

CPA in the Winter

The National Weather Service has renewed Illinois State University as a StormReady University. The designation recognizes Illinois State’s preparations for severe weather conditions and weather emergencies.

ISU Emergency Alert test, Thursday, March 17

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Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert on Thursday, March 17, at 2:05 p.m.

Illinois State University will be closed February 2-3

Snow on the Quad covering the Old Main bell and nearby trees.

Due to the impending winter storm, Illinois State University will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, February 2–3. All classes will be cancelled and will not be delivered remotely.

Test of ISU Emergency Alert, October 21

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Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, October 21.

ISU Emergency Management department equips individuals to build emergency preparedness kits for emergency preparedness month

Cook Hall

Emergency preparedness month is a time to prepare for unexpected disasters and emergencies and raise awareness about taking safety precautions in everyday life. Every September, individuals around the nation openly discuss ways to be ready to act in the event of any emergency or disaster.

Share your #RedbirdsTogether vaccine story

SGA president holding Redbirds Move Forward vaccine sign

Illinois State University wants to hear from our students, faculty, and staff about why it is important to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

Redbirds together: ISU helps vaccinate campus community against COVID-19

vaccination clinic shot

Illinois State University has been working to vaccinate the Redbird community against COVID-19 by hosting on-campus clinics.

ISU Emergency Alert test, March 25

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Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, March 25.

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