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In every emergency, seek information from the university for the most up-to-date safety practices and instructions.

Flooding - significant amounts of rain can cause a high risk of flooding for the low-lying Wilmington area
Hurricanes and Tropical Activity - hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean runs from June 1 to November 30
Rip Currents - swimmers can be pulled away from shore of N.C. beaches by channelized currents of ocean water
Tornados - violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground that is more likely to occur between between March and May
Winter Weather - rare for the Wilmington area, but is taken seriously

Heat Stress - avoid heat-related illness in unusually hot weather when working outdoors or in unconditioned indoor environments
MRSA - this antibiotic-resistant variety of staph bacteria can be spread in settings where people are in close physical contact
Pandemic Flu - flu season typically runs from November to May, with a peak period during the earliest winter months

Active Shooter - awareness of and preparation for this scenario have significantly increased since the 2007 Virginia Tech incident
Fire - students are trained about fire safety and fire drills are conducted for campus residence halls two times a year
Interpersonal Violence - encompasses relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and other interpersonal issues
Additional safety issues - visit UNCW Emergency Management

Emergency and Safety Information