Emergency Information


Status Normal

In response to public health concerns about swine influenza, Cornell University is working closely with county and state health department officials to monitor the situation.

Operating Status

  • For further information about Cornell University's current status, please refer to the Operating Status page.
  • In the event that cornell.edu is not available due to an emergency condition, emergency.cornell.edu will be updated accordingly.

Reporting an Emergency

  • In an emergency, call 911 (not 5-911 or 9-911).
  • Call 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property.
  • You can also use any outdoor Blue Light phone (situated throughout the campus) or designated emergency phone (in various campus buildings) to report a campus emergency. Just pick up the receiver.
  • Refer to the Emergency Response Guide for more detailed response information.