The University of Alabama strives to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees during football games at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. To this end, the University collaborates with the city and county of Tuscaloosa, other municipal and county governments, the state of Alabama, the federal government, and the private sector to support…
The safety and well-being of our students, employees and visitors is our highest priority at The University of Alabama. Since, the University is vulnerable to severe weather all year, UA has prepared and will follow these guidelines during severe weather events. Familiarize yourself with these guidelines and be prepared to quickly move to safety if…
In a natural hazard event, such as severe weather, the University may issue UA Alerts or suspend normal operations and activities based on the potential threat. Severe Weather The University constantly monitors the weather and has direct communication with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa EMA, and access to on-site meteorologists. Should a hazard develop, Public Safety will initiate the…
1. AED – Automated External Defibrillator–a small portable device used in medical emergencies to analyze the heart’s rhythm and prompts the user to administer a defibrillation shock if needed. (Depending on the model, some units may deliver the shock automatically.) 2. Best Available Refuge Area – Term used to identify areas within existing buildings that are likely…
