Personal Safety Tips
In any situation, it is important to assess before you react. These tips and numbers can help, but always call 911 in an emergency.
Get certified in bystander intervention
UAB offers That Don’t Fly bystander intervention training on campus. This training is one of the most effective strategies to prevent interpersonal violence on campus. They are designed to empower participants to safely intervene in risky situations and say that interpersonal violence doesn’t fly here at UAB!
Stay updated on emergencies that affect campus and register for B-Alert to make sure you get a text, call, and/ or email during emergencies-including severe weather. B-Alert or the severe weather hotline can help you avoid getting to campus only to find everything is closed.
Utilize the Rave Guardian Campus Safety app
This free app is used to indicate your location, your destination, and your estimated arrival time to your personally selected safety network as well as UAB Police in case of emergency