What to do in an Emergency

What is considered a serious emergency? 

The proper use of 911 includes possible life-threatening situations such as:

  • Automobile accident
  • Someone has collapsed, been injured, or is in physical distress
  • Someone is being threatened or attacked
  • Gunshots have been heard or gunfire has been seen
  • Something is on fire

The improper use of 911 includes:

  • Non-emergency medical issues such as aches and pains, flu symptoms, minor cuts, etc.
  • Getting lost
  • Getting information such as weather, traffic, directions or telephone numbers
  • Calling to ask why emergency personnel are at a certain location
  • Reporting burst pipes or loss of power
  • Calling as a joke

For all non-serious emergencies, please call the UCAELI office at (860) 486-2127. If you need to call 911 please get in touch with a UCAELI staff member at some point to let us know what is happening.

Medical Emergency Situation

If there is a serious emergency call 911.

If you are sick please visit the Student Health and Wellness office on campus. The advice nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be contacted at 860-486-2719. Please visit the Student Health and Wellness Website for more information and their hours.

Other medical centers near Storrs, Connecticut. 

 

Weather Emergencies

UCAELI follows the same guidelines as The University of Connecticut. When UConn classes are canceled due to weather, so are UCAELI classes. All students will be notified of the closing by UConn and a UCAELI staff member.

 

Emergencies that require going back home

Sometimes students have personal emergencies during their time at UCAELI and may need to return home. Make sure that your family knows multiple ways to get in touch with you while you are here. Give your family the UCAELI contact information just in case they cannot get in contact with you.

Make sure that if you need to leave the country for any reason, please talk to your ISSS International Advisor before leaving so that you can return to the country at a later date. Make sure you also notify UCAELI staff of any plans you have to return home.

What is the UConn Alert Notification System?

The UConn Alert Notification System allows the University to contact the community in the event of an emergency. The system includes:

  • Website alerts
  • Emails
  • Social Media
  • Sirens
  • Text Messages

Students are automatically enrolled for UConnALERT notifications in Student Administration System. Please ensure your personal information (contact and cell number) is up-to- date. Please visit the UConn Alert Page for more information.