Emergency Preparedness

In an emergency, employees, students and visitors need to respond safely and quickly. You may be notified of a campus emergency through multiple channels that are part of MRU’s Emergency Notification System.

What's new

Opt in for SMS alerts: Students, employees and visitors can now opt in to receive MRU Now alerts by SMS/text message – no app required. Text MRU to 67283 to opt in.

Faculty and department safety planning workshops
The Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness team is offering in-person campus safety and preparedness workshops. These sessions provide an opportunity to review safety considerations relevant to your area, strengthen preparedness, and identify practical strategies for responding to potential incidents. Request a workshop.

How to prepare for an emergency

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Some steps you can take to prepare include:

Opting in for SMS alerts. Students, employees and visitors can opt in to receive MRU Now alerts by SMS/text message – no app required. Text MRU to 67283 to opt in.
Downloading MRU Now, MRU's official safety app, to receive push notifications during campus emergencies or other time sensitive events. Ensure notifications are enabled on your Android or Apple mobile device.
Reviewing MRU's What to Do in an Emergency procedures and e-booklet to help prepare you for specific emergencies that may arise on campus. The e-booklet can also be saved like an app on your desktop or mobile device, downloaded as a pdf from the booklet navigation bar, or viewed in the MRU Now app.
Familiarizing yourself with your surroundings, including nearby exits and escape routes, fire alarm pull stations, and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), before an emergency occurs. During an emergency, remember to stay calm, assess your surroundings and your options, and take action to ensure your own safety. Visit mru.ca/CampusSafetyResources for more information about proactive emergency planning.
Visiting getprepared.ca to learn about what you can do at home to prepare for emergencies, as well as general information on emergency preparedness.

If there is an immediate danger to the health or safety of yourself or others, call 911. For all other situations or if you need assistance, call Security Services at 403.440.5900.