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Office of Emergency Management

OEM Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is UH Alert?
    • In the event of a campus emergency, the University of Houston will activate the UH ALERT Emergency Notification System to provide critical information. UH ALERT utilizes the following methods to send UH ALERTS:
  2. What do to if a Shelter-in-Place is issued?
    • If a Shelter-in-Place is issued, find the nearest enclosed building and find a safe space away from doors and windows.
    • Check uh.edu/emergency for shelter-in-place directives for the UH Campus.
    • If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter indoors in an interior room, on the lowest floor possible, and away from windows.
  3. What to do during an evacuation?
    • To evacuate means to leave the dangerous or hazardous area.
    • Evacuate when the fire alarm is sounding, if the fire alarm is not sounding, activate the nearest pull station.
    • Call 713-743-333 or 911 to report the fire.
    • Notify and assist people in the immediate area. 
    • As you leave, close all doors behind you to limit the movement of smoke and/or flames.
    • Do not re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency personnel.
    • Never assume an alarm is false.
    • Do not use an elevator to evacuate.
    • If unable to exit the building, go to the nearest exit stairwell or safe area of refuge and call 713-743-3333 or 911 to report your location.
    • If trained, use a fire extinguisher if the fire is small and contained, and the room is not filled with smoke.
  4. Who do I contact for more Office of Emergency Management information?