5 Things You Need to Know About BU Alert
Don't be left in the dark: How to stay informed about snow days, emergencies, and incidents on campus.
BU Alert
Boston University uses the BU Alert notification system to communicate with the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus.
News
New BU Alert System Includes App for Quicker Communications during Emergencies
Three questions for Rene Fielding, University emergency management director.
Heat Advisory: 8/4/22
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area beginning Thursday, August 4.
Heat Advisory: 7/20/22
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect 7/20/22, beginning at 11:00 am, through 7/21/22, at 8:00 pm.
Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Set for Today
Provides crucial warnings when there’s a crisis or a school closing
COVID-19 News
An archive of stories & announcements related to the BU's response to the COVID-19 & the repopulation of our campuses.
Coronavirus Resources
A collection of local, federal, and global resources related to COVID-19.
Explaining BU’s Coronavirus Plan
A Q&A with Emergency Management director Rene Fielding on what the University is doing in the event of a campus emergency.