The official Web site for joint emergency communications from the University of Virginia, the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The University, City, and County, individually and through a coordinated effort work to help prepare the local community for any possible emergency or critical incident and to communicate information in the event of an actual emergency or critical incident. This site offers links to timely information to help keep you, your family and/or business prepared for and informed during an emergency.

Community Emergency Alert System

The Community Emergency Alert system is used by the Emergency Communications Center to notify residents and businesses of critical situations and provide information regarding necessary actions. You can register to receive phone messages, text messages and e-mail messages in case of emergency. More…