Emergency Management and Fire Prevention

Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Central Ohio. Please take the appropriate precautions.

The OSU Columbus campus is open and operating under normal conditions.

For a list of cancellations, please click HERE
Our Vision:

To earn the distinction as a national leader in university public safety through commitment to our values.
Our Values:

We carry out our mission to the University committed to these values:
Integrity

Our duties are performed with the utmost honesty, consistency of character and ethical standards
Diversity

The acceptance and appreciation of the differences in culture, thought, and experiences of all individuals and to integrate those differences in all we do
Innovation

The commitment to generating and discovering new ideas and processes through creative inquiry
Service

The principal of assisting others who need our help and the setting aside of our individual needs to accomplish our goal
Respect

Treating all individuals with courtesy and dignity
Our Credo:

In everything we do, Communication, Cooperation and Collaboration

University Status
Winter Weather Statement

OSU - Columbus is OPEN and operating under regular / normal operations.

For a current list of cancellations, please click HERE

Transportation & Parking has issued a Special Statement regarding the recent snow storm.


The Ohio State University Columbus campus is currently operating under

NORMAL conditions.
National Threat Advisory

Current National Threat Level is elevated
The threat level in the airline sector is HIGH or ORANGE. Read more.
Weather Info
Welcome to OSU's Emergency Management and Fire Prevention

Please bookmark this page. During emergencies, OSU Emergency Management will place important, updated information here.

Use the tabs above to learn how you can be better prepared for an emergency at work, school and at home.