Emergency Information


Status Normal

Message of concern to the community:

Cornell University has suffered the loss of several students this semester. The President urges all members of the community to reach out to others in a caring way to offer support.

Operating Status

  • For further information about Cornell University's current status, please refer to the Operating Status page.
  • In the event that cornell.edu is not available due to an emergency condition, emergency.cornell.edu will be updated accordingly.

Reporting an Emergency

  • In an emergency, call 911 (not 5-911 or 9-911).
  • Call 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property.
  • You can also use any outdoor Blue Light phone (situated throughout the campus) or designated emergency phone (in various campus buildings) to report a campus emergency. Just pick up the receiver.
  • Refer to the Emergency Response Guide for more detailed response information.