University Health Center
University Health Center monitors Nebraska Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control public information and oversight on numerous public health detection on outbreaks relating to foodborne diseases involving pathogens like botulism, Escherichia coli O157:H7, salmonella, shigella, and listeria. Occasionally an outbreak of illness or disease caused by agents, viruses or bacteria like mumps, meningitis, or influenza may occur.
Students are reminded to be alert for health updates and information in their residence halls, from their health aide or residence assistant, and to contact the Health Center for information.
In an emergency
During an emergency situation involving the campus, UNL's main Web site may convert to a low bandwidth version, free of the majority of graphics to ease transmission and server load. The emergency Web site will be a primary mode of communication, to be continually updated.
During an emergency, our goal is to communicate first with those most immediately impacted; people who need to evacuate or seek medical treatment.
University Communications leads the communications response during and after emergencies, factually assessing each situation, developing the communications response, and assembling a crisis communications team. The goal is to provide accurate and timely information to minimize rumors and restore order and confidence.
During an emergency, the UNL community and general public may receive information through the Web, e-mail, telephone, and the media.
News information about current or recent emergencies on campus and updates on the University's emergency management activities. Members of the media (link to media emergency contact site) can find information 24/7. Up-to-date university information is provided at UNL Today.
