Ohio Alert
Campus Status
At this time, no immediate flooding or operational impacts are anticipated to occur on the Athens Campus; please continue to exercise caution while traveling to/around campus in the coming days.
- Friday 4/4/25 - 1:33pm
OHIO will continue to monitor inclement weather and a flood warning issued by National Weather Service througout the weekend.
A forecast for continued heavy rains has resulted in a flood warning that has been issued for Athens County. The warning is currently scheduled to begin on Friday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. and continue through Tuesday, April 8, at 11 a.m.
At this time, neither flooding nor operational impacts are anticipated to occur on the Athens Campus. The University will continue to monitor both campus and the Hocking River in the coming days and provide updates as necessary via the OHIO Alert system.
Exercise caution while traveling to/around the Athens Campus
Although the University does not currently anticipate flooding to occur on the Athens Campus, it remains possible that various roadways beyond can/will experience high water levels, causing some areas to be impassable. Remember to always be safe, exercise caution and to “ Turn Around Don’t Drown ” when necessary.
Roadways across the state can be monitored via “OHGO” , which is offered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Additional flood preparedness tips are available online through the National Weather Service.
Employee and Events Guidance
Employees who don't feel it is safe to travel to campus are encouraged to follow normal call-off procedures or contact their supervisor. If you have questions regarding a planned campus event or an event in around Athens, please contact the event organizer directly.
About Ohio Alert
The OHIO Alert system is Ohio University’s official emergency communications resource.
It is designed to deliver timely, relevant information in the event of an emerging or imminent incident that could negatively impact the life, health and/or safety of the University community at one or more of OHIO’s campus locations.
OHIO Alert Classifications
OHIO Alerts deliver timely, important information in the event of a campus incident or emergency; each Alert is color-coded to indicate a situation’s anticipated impact on the University community — GREEN for general information related to campus safety and/or operations, YELLOW for urgent campus situations that pose an emerging risk to campus safety and/or routine operations and RED for critical campus incidents that require immediate action.
Informational
Provides general or routine campus safety and/or operational updates; unlikely to require action by the University community.
Urgent
Provides information regarding an emerging situation that could negatively impact campus safety and/or normal operations; may include University instructions and/or suggested action steps.
Critical
Utilized in the event of an imminent campus threat or emergency that will impact the life, health and safety of the University community; requires immediate community attention and action.
Stay Current. Remain Informed.
All OHIO students, faculty and staff are automatically signed up for alerts based on the mobile phone number provided to the University. Help us ensure that OHIO is able to share timely emergency updates with you by taking a moment to review your contact information.
OHIO Alert Notifications
The following methods of communication are available across OHIO and can be utilized in the event of a campus emergency. It is important to note that emergency situations are often different and unique – not every method will be utilized in every instance.
Web
OHIO’s Alert webpage ( www.ohio.edu/alert ) is the University’s primary method for sharing information with the University community during a potential or developing life, health and/or safety situation at one or more of OHIO’s campus locations. OHIO Alerts are color-coded, and an informational banner may appear across the top of relevant ohio.edu webpages depending on the nature of the emergency.
Text Message
In the event of an identified urgent or critical alert, OHIO will share important information and/or guidance with the University community directly to their cellular phone numbers. Updates may be sent as needed while a situation evolves. Visit www.ohio.edu/alert for the most up-to-date information.
In the event of an identified urgent or critical alert, OHIO will share important information and/or guidance with the University community via their @ohio.edu email addresses. Updates may be sent as needed while a situation evolves. Visit www.ohio.edu/alert for the most up-to-date information.
Social Media
Following communication through the University’s primary channels (web, text and email), Ohio University may communicate through its official social media channels, primarily via X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook , during a potential or ongoing critical incident.
Outdoor Emergency Notification System (Siren/PA system)
Each of OHIO’s campuses is equipped with an outdoor emergency notification system (audible siren/PA), that may be used to notify the campus community of weather-related situations or other emergencies as deemed necessary by the university. An audible educational test of the outdoor emergency notification system occurs each academic semester.
Digital Signage
Ohio University may share critical incident communications via the digital display systems that are prominently installed in many academic, departmental and residential buildings across the Athens campus and many buildings on our regional campuses.
Non-tech Methods
When needed, the University may also utilize non-technical means of communication, including: on-the-ground notifications teams, outdoor bullhorns, printed alerts and more.