Emergency Information + Procedures
Alberta Wildfires
July 25, 2024: The University of Alberta is closely monitoring the wildfire season in the province. Information and support on air quality, field research, students and individual support are available for U of A community members.
Environment Canada air quality statements are in effect for Edmonton, Camrose and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke. U of A campus activities are adapting as needed. Watch for related symptoms, and consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities until the special air quality statement is lifted. Guidance is available for reducing exposure to poor outdoor air quality »
Emergency Contact Information
911 for all campuses for police, fire and medical emergencies in case of immediate threat to safety or property (available 24/7).
North Campus, South Campus + Campus Saint‑Jean
Protective Services: 780‑492‑5050 (24/7)
Edmonton Police Service: 780‑423‑4567 (24/7)
Augustana Campus
Protective Services: 780‑608‑2905 (24/7)
Camrose Police Service: 780-672-8300 (24/7)
Field/International Locations
Call local emergency services, then:
U of A Protective Services: 780‑492‑5050 (24/7)
Enterprise Square
Building Security: 780‑423‑1541 (24/7) or 780‑428‑2385 (24/7)
Edmonton Police Service: 780‑423‑4567 (24/7)
Immediate Mental Health Support
Call 911 if there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others.
Emergency Building Maintenance
Report emergency issues online or at 780‑492‑4833
North Campus + South Campus + Campus Saint-Jean
780‑492‑5555 (24/7)
AUGUSTANA Campus
780‑492‑4833 (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) or
780‑679‑1523 (3:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.)
ENTERPRISE SQUARE
1‑866‑254‑5349 (24/7)
RESIDENCE FACILITIES
780‑492‑5555 (24/7)
Non-Emergency Reporting
Non-emergency issues are those that do not pose any serious or immediate threat of harm or safety concerns for individuals or property.
Maintenance Needs
Any campus: Campus Control Centre at 780‑492‑4833 (24/7)
Residence Facilities: Call the RA On-Shift during regular hours at 780‑781‑0506, call 780‑492‑4833 after hours (24/7)
Workplace Health + Safety / Environmental Concerns
Visit the Human Resources Health, Safety + Environment website
Theft + Safety Concerns
Emergency Procedures
An emergency can happen at any time. The following procedures can help you know what to do in case of an emergency.
Emergency Notifications + Updates
In the case of an emergency on a U of A campus, information and updates will be provided both on this page and in emergency alerts and updates.
The university issues emergency alerts to provide information regarding urgent events that require you to take action for your safety. Alerts are simultaneously shared through a combination of methods, including the following:
- university email (@ualberta.ca accounts)
- university computers in labs
- the university's public address systems (in many, but not all, buildings)
- the MyUAlberta mobile app
- alerts at the top of all ualberta.ca webpages.