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October

Halloween Weekend Safety: Fall Back, Stay Alert, and Celebrate Safely!

As the IUP community prepares for Halloween celebrations, IUP Emergency Management reminds students, faculty, and staff to take a few simple precautions to stay safe.

  • 27 October 2026
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September

National Preparedness Month: What Would You Do?

September is National Preparedness Month, and this week we’re putting your preparedness to the test. Emergencies don’t always give you time to think. Picture yourself in each situation. What would you do?

  • 22 September 2026
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Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Sharing the Road at IUP

With the fall semester underway and more students on campus this year, IUP University Police and Emergency Management are reminding everyone to slow down, stay alert, and look out for one another when traveling on and around campus.

  • 11 September 2026
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IUP Emergency Notification System Test: September 10, 2026

IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, September 10, at 10:00 a.m. September is National Preparedness Month, and IUP Emergency Management wants to make sure our campus community is prepared to receive important information

  • 01 September 2026
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July

Pennsylvania DEP Issues Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, 2026, due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) caused by wildfire smoke drifting into Pennsylvania from Canada and Minnesota.

  • 17 July 2026
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June

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect 11:00 a.m. June 30–10:00 p.m. July 3

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as dangerously hot and humid conditions move into our area. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach the 90s, with heat index values exceeding 100°F, creating an increased risk of heat-related illnesses for anyone spending time outdoors. Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Friday evening.

  • 30 June 2026
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March

Daylight Saving Time: Take Time to Prepare

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, and clocks will move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026. While you’re adjusting your clocks, take a few minutes to review a few simple safety and preparedness steps.

  • 05 March 2026
Health and Safety

February

Student Safety Week, March 2–6

Join campus partners for a week-long initiative focused on promoting a safe, secure, and prepared campus community for all IUP students.

  • 13 February 2026
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Test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5

IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

  • 04 February 2026
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January

Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, through 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24. Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach -12°F.

  • 23 January 2026
Health and Safety

Winter Weather Safety Reminders

As the winter weather continues, IUP Emergency Management encourages the campus community to use caution, slow down, and remain alert, especially during snow squalls, freezing rain, or periods of low visibility. 

  • 21 January 2026
Health and Safety For Students and Advisors For Employees

Cold Weather Advisory Issued for 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 19 through noon Tuesday, January 20

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, through noon Tuesday, January 20. Wind chill temperatures may reach -17°F.

  • 19 January 2026
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