Security Operations Center
Emergency Phone Numbers
GW Emergency Services: (202) 994-6111
(Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon)
GW University Non-Emergency: (202) 994-6110
(Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon)
All other campuses: 911
GW Alert 
GW Alert is the university notification system that sends emergency alerts to e-mail addresses, mobile devices (text messages), institutional IP desk and residence hall phones, social media and university web pages. Students, faculty, and staff are requested to maintain current contact information by logging into the GW Alert Portal using your GW UserID and password.
In addition to GW Alert, you may choose to sign up to receive alerts from your local District of Columbia, Virginia or Maryland jurisdiction.
- CAPITALERT.gov is a clearinghouse for emergency alert systems in the National Capital Region including the District of Columbia's AlertDC.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts may be issued by the National Weather Services (for severe weather alerts in your current location) or by the President of the United States. These alerts will be received on any WEA-capable devices.
Campus Advisories
Campus Advisories is the university's primary website used for communicating emergency preparedness and incident-related information to the GW community. Users can visit this site for updates and changes in university status, adverse weather conditions, important issues concerning safety, and anything else that may disrupt normal operations.
