WSU Pullman Alerts
High Wind Warning
March 11, 2026 4:10pmThe National Weather Service has announced a High Wind Warning for Pullman and the surrounding area. Southwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected this evening through Thursday morning. These conditions will increase the risk of falling trees and power outages – please exercise caution when traveling outdoors.
If you observe hazardous conditions on campus, such as fallen limbs or debris, contact Facilities Services at 509-335-9000. If these conditions are emergent, please call 9-1-1. Any changes to campus operations will be communicated via WSU Alert.
Announcements
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High Wind Warning
The National Weather Service has announced a High Wind Warning for Pullman and the surrounding area. Southwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected … » More …
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Swatting Call – Active Shooter
Whitcom – 911 – received a swatting call reporting an active shooter at the CUB. WSU Police have confirmed there is no active shooter at the CUB.
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Delayed Start
Due to inclement weather, WSU Pullman will delay the start of normal operations until 10 a.m. Classes occurring before 10 a.m. will be canceled, and most offices will be closed … » More …
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To report an emergency:
DIAL 9-1-1
NOTE: When dialing 911 from a WSU Pullman campus number, there will be a 7 second delay in connecting. WAIT! DO NOT HANG UP!
How do I sign up for Notifications?
- Go to the myWSU portal and sign in using your network ID and password
- Click on the “Emergency Information” box.
- Click “Update now” to sign up or update your contact information.
- Complete the Washington State University student emergency notification form
- Once you have completed entering your contact information, please click ‘SUBMIT’. Your information has now been recorded and you are signed up to receive emergency notifications!
I got a text, call or email from WSU Alert. What should I do next?
- CONFIRM that you received the message. If you are asked to confirm receipt of the message, please do so. This is important as it helps us know if the message is getting out to the campus community.
- Follow the instructions given in the message, assessing your personal situation. This will vary depending on the circumstances.
- Go to the WSU ALERT website (alert.wsu.edu), call the WSU Informational Hotline (509-335-2345) or check other official internal sources to get more information on what is happening and what you should do in response. We can only provide a brief bit of information in the WSU Alert message so you will want to get more details on the situation.
- Follow the instructions of emergency personnel and comply with your unit’s emergency procedures as appropriate.
The Campus Outdoor Warning System for the Pullman Campus
WSU has installed five outdoor warning siren/public address units on the Pullman campus. The University may sound these sirens in the event of an emergency that may threat the safety of those outdoors. These sirens are designed to be heard OUTDOORS ONLY. The siren tones are prone to echoing among the buildings on campus; however all possible adjustments have been made to improve the intelligibility of the voice messages.
Law enforcement actions, such as the response to an active shooter, may or may not necessitate the sounding of the sirens. Emergency Management will follow the instructions of the WSU Police Department in regards to emergency warning and notification of any law enforcement activity.
I heard the Siren/PA system on campus. What should I do?
- Pay attention. The sirens will always be followed by a voice message.
- Follow the voice instructions. Be alert and pay attention to what is happening around you.
- If you cannot hear or understand the voice instructions from the PA system, the default is always to seek shelter first, and then get more information from the WSU Alert website, WSU Informational hotline or other official sources.
- Follow the instructions of emergency personnel and comply with your unit’s emergency procedures as appropriate.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I NOT do when I get a message or hear the sirens?
- Do not ignore the message. You won’t get one unless it is important, so pay attention and be alert!
- Please don’t get on your cell or land-line phone and call your family/friends to talk to them about what is going on. WSU and Pullman have limited phone resources that can be easily overwhelmed due to high volume use. Please stay off your phone as much as possible; lines and cell phone capacity will be needed to get the word out to the campus community about the emergency, as well as for critical emergency communications.
- Ask your friends and family to not call you during an emergency. The same issues apply from above to incoming calls from outside the area. Ask them, instead, if they hear about an emergency at WSU to go to the WSU ALERT website (alert.wsu.edu) for information. Ask them to not call the University for more information during the emergency. The best place for current and accurate information will be the WSU ALERT website.
Do I reply to WSU messages?
Do not reply to WSU Alert messages other than to confirm receipt of the message per the instructions provided. WSU Alert notifications will be prefaced with WSU Alert in the message, and the from-address for WSU Alert email messages will be noreply@everbridge.net.