Emergency Management
CWU Office of Emergency Management
Welcome to CWU Emergency Management
The Central Washington University Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to fostering a safe, prepared, and resilient Wildcat community. We lead and support a comprehensive emergency management program designed to strengthen institutional resilience, departmental readiness, and individual preparedness.
Using an inclusive, all-hazards approach, our team coordinates efforts across prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—ensuring the university can continue its academic, research, and community engagement mission, even during challenging circumstances.
This webpage is your resource hub for practical preparedness tips, emergency alerts, and resilience-building tools. Take the first step in your preparedness journey and become #WildcatResilient today.
Have questions, ideas, or need help? We’re here to support you—don’t hesitate to reach out.
Understanding the Preparedness Cycle
The Preparedness Cycle provides the foundation for CWU’s emergency readiness strategies. It includes five key phases:
- Preparedness
- Prevention
- Response
- Recovery
- Mitigation
These phases guide continuous efforts in planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, and evaluating our emergency management activities.
By using the Preparedness Cycle, CWU can proactively develop and implement strategies to reduce risks, minimize impacts, and enhance recovery—no matter the disaster, natural or human-caused. While not all disasters can be prevented, effective preparation can make a significant difference in safeguarding life and property.
Emergency Notifications and Situational Awareness
For real-time updates and official emergency communication, visit our CWU Emergency Notification Update page. Stay informed using the links below for the latest weather, travel, and air quality conditions:
The Emergency Notifications Update link serves as one of the portals for CWU official emergency information. Additionally, here are some important links for updates regarding weather, passes, road constructions, detours, and air quality.
Being informed is the first step toward being prepared. Bookmark this page and share it with fellow Wildcats.
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