In the event of an emergency
What to know
The campus community will be notified through a variety of mechanisms including the web, email, and phone.
The Harvard homepage will post an alert and direct users to an emergency page outlining the University’s response. There will also be messages on the University’s 24-hour news line, 617-496-6397.
MessageMe
Harvard’s emergency notification system.
International SOS Assistance app
Alerts, check-ins, and two-way communication for Harvard travelers abroad.
Harvard University Police Department (HUPD)
- Urgent: 617-495-1212
- Longwood campus: 617-432-1212
- Business campus: 617-495-1215
School announcements
School-specific emergency announcements may be found at the links below.