Safety & Emergencies
Emergency Situations
The safety of the Roanoke College community is a collaborative effort and we all understand that emergencies, situations where life, liberty or property is threatened, happen. The number one thing to remember during an emergency is to remain calm. If any one of the following events occurs, please immediately call Campus Safety at 540-375-2310.
| Assault / Threat of Assault | Domestic Issue | Fire |
| Fight | Medical Issue | Severe Weather Issue / Flood |
| Suicidal Thoughts / Actions | Suspicious Person / Vehicle | Theft |
| Vandalism | Vehicle Accident |
Weather Emergency Links / Safety Tips
In case of severe weather (flash flooding, tornados, severe thunderstorms, high winds, severe winter weather, etc.), please monitor Roanoke College Maroon Alerts. Other local media sources (listed below) will also have the latest emergency information, predictions, and road conditions.
WDBJ7
WSLS10
WFXR
WVTF Public Radio
The Roanoke Times
In addition, the National Weather Service (NWS) officein Blacksburg provides weather information for the Roanoke Valley region. NWS weather safety tips can be found here. Additional NWS communications include:
Facebook: www.fb.com/NWSBlacksburg
Twitter / X: @NWSBlacksburg
NWS Blacksburg Website: www.weather.gov/rnk
Weather Prediction Center: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov
Storm Prediction Center: www.spc.noaa.gov
