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A-State Closing Early Today Due to Severe Weather Forecasts

The National Weather Service is forecasting a particularly dangerous severe weather event to move into the A-State campus area this afternoon, followed by historic rainfall amounts as we approach the weekend.  A-State will close today at 1 p.m. so that our students and employees can make arrangements to ride out the storms safely. 

The Office of Emergency Management has created a Linktree (https://linktr.ee/AStateSevereWx) with valuable resources for severe weather.  It includes links to the A-State Alert sign-up form, weather news sources, and shelter locations on campus and throughout Craighead County.

Provost's Inclement Weather Policy
A-State reminds all students that if they believe it is unsafe to attend class, please consult the Provost’s Inclement Weather Policy as it relates to classes, especially for our commuter students.

Helpful reminders for severe weather at A-State:

  • Stay weather-aware. Make sure you have a weather app on your phone with the appropriate notifications enabled.  A-State also sends text alerts when the NWS issues a weather warning for the campus area.  Visit the my.AState portal to sign up for our emergency text message system.

  • Have a plan for shelter. The Reng Student Union is our designated storm shelter on campus.  If you are unable to get to the union, find an interior space, free from windows, on the bottom level of your building.

  • Avoid floodwaters. Remember, it is never safe to swim in floodwater due to hidden dangers and contamination. In addition, do not attempt to drive through floodwater.  If you see water finding its way into a campus building or other water issues, please report it to your RA, Building Liaison, or Facilities Management at (870) 972-2066.  For after-hours reports, call UPD at (870) 972-2093.
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870-972-2093

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SAFETY AT A-STATE


Students on campus

Safety is a shared responsibility at Arkansas State University, which is reflected in an organizational structure with multiple departments responsible for often interconnected pieces of campus safety. From protecting the public to protecting your rights, members of the campus community can use this page to find information on each of these essential functions.

The links below will take you to the department’s webpage for more details.

Safety 101

Before you get started: Are you signed up to receive emergency alerts from A-State? Could you provide a 911 dispatcher with your physical address on campus? Do you know university's emergency procedures?

Learn safety basics >>

University Police

870-972-2093

Report crimes anonymously, train on topics like active shooter and rape defense with sworn law enforcement officers, get tips to help avoid becoming a victim of crime, or report suspicious activity.

Visit the University Police's Website >>

Environmental Health & Safety

870-972-2862

Report environmental or public health issues in your workplace, contact campus workers’ compensation liaison, and train on topics like hazardous material handling and environmental compliance.

Visit the Environmental Health & Safety's Website >> 

 

Office of Title IX & Institutional Equity

870-972-2015

File a sexual harassment report, report discrimination or harassment of any kind whether student or employee, or self-disclose a disability that might restrict your actions in an emergency.

Visit the Office of Title IX's Website >>

 

Safety & Emergency Management

870-680-4705

Report general safety concerns, train on topics like forklift and utility cart safety, find emergency procedures, tailor university emergency plans to your building, or schedule an exercise to test your plan.

Visit the Safety & Emergency Management's Website >>

 

Counseling Center

870-972-2318

Find crisis intervention resources, get access to licensed mental health practitioners, or request an outreach program for your campus organization on topics like stress management and grief resolution.

Visit the Counseling Center's Website >>

 

Student Conduct

870-972-2034

Report a student conduct issue, read the Annual Security Report, or find guidelines for student conduct in institutional settings.

Visit Student Conduct's Website >>

 

Student Health Center

870-972-2054

Located at 333B Red Wolf Blvd. Get treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, schedule a physical, immunization, or female exam, or receive health education and pre/post-test HIV Counseling.

Visit the Student Health Center's Website>>

 

Facilities Management

870-972-2066

Report leaks, electrical hazards, and utility outages through your building liaison, learn your physical address on campus and find emergency access and egress routes to and from the campus core.

Visit the Facilities Management's Website >>

Wellness & Health Promotion (Red Wolf Wellness)

870-972-3974

Obtain American Red Cross certifications (All-Level First Aid/CPR & AED), get free education and support on topics like cardiovascular health, tobacco cessation, ergonomics or diabetes self-management.

Visit the Wellness & Health Promotion >>

Risk Management

870-972-2309

Report non-emergency, non-employee injuries, find facilities use agreement, voluntary participant and various other release forms, or begin the authorization process to drive university vehicles.

Visit the Risk Management's Website >>