Emergency Management

CU Boulder Emergency Management supports university needs in emergency planning, emergency preparedness, and business continuity.  We also help build a more disaster-resilient campus community through education, training, exercises, and site assessments.   

During emergency incidents or major university events, Emergency Management activates and administers the CU Boulder Emergency Operations Center and supports the planning for evacuations, sheltering, or other forms of emergency response that may be needed.   

Emergency Management also serves as a communication and coordination link between the university and emergency management and first responder resources on the local, state, and federal levels. 

Please email DPS Outreach if you have any questions. 

Stay Informed, Stay Safe

Download the CU Boulder Safe app, sign up to receive emergency alerts, and learn more about safety resources on the CU Boulder campus.

Safety Resources

If you are experiencing an emergency or in immediate danger, please call 911.

Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning provides a framework for how campus departments and partner agencies respond to major emergencies on campus. This includes prioritizing all campus affiliates and responders, protection of university assets, maintenance and continuity of campus services, protection of the environment, and restoration of general campus operations.  

Emergency Training and Exercises

Through planning, drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale simulations, Emergency Management brings together internal staff and external partners to test procedures, strengthen communication, and identify areas for improvement. This ongoing training helps ensure a timely, organized, and effective response to emergencies that protects lives, property, and the community. 

Business Continuity

Business Continuity, or Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), helps organizations keep achieving their goals when experiencing emergency impacts like reduced capabilities or being displaced from your workplace.  

Emergency Operations

Emergency operations focus on coordinating and managing the university’s response to incidents that threaten safety of those on campus, property, or continuity of operations at CU Boulder. Through the use of established emergency plans and close coordination with campus partners and local first responders, emergency operations ensures a structured, scalable, and effective response to emergencies. This approach supports timely decision-making, clear communication, and rapid recovery for the campus community.