Update: UVU moves online; what to know

March 11, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you are a student affected by the virus, take our survey and tell us about your experiences. 1:50pm Mar. 13-President Trump declared a national emergency to combat the spread of the coronavirus, freeing up resources and funding to combat the pandemic. Utah announced three more cases Friday, all related to travel. Two of the […]

DHS special agents give basics on active shooter response

April 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes *Editor’s Note- The names and identities of the Department of Homeland Security personnel have been omitted for their safety. Department of Homeland Security special agents gave a presentation about responding to an active shooter situation in the Science Building auditorium, April 18. After being introduced by Rick Los, a lecturer in the UVU Criminal Justice […]

Cooperation and service proved vital at emergency preparedness event

September 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Attendees help volunteers load cots into a truck at the emergency preparedness event Sept. 25 in the UCCU Center. Photo by Lincoln Op’t Hof Volunteers, attendees and emergency management workers, came together at the UCCU Event Center on Sept. 25 in a collaborative effort to educate and prepare Utah Valley for emergency situations. The event […]

Conference encourages students to be prepared

April 9, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Emergency Service workers share experiences with students.   The Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security turned up the heat this past week to raise aware- ness on emergency prepared- ness and disaster response.   Last week was Emergency Service Week with each day featuring different presentations from law enforcement, fire and rescue service mem- […]