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UTRGV警报 are an accessory to the Emergency Alert Notification and official UTRGV email communications.
Please check this page for the most current information during a disaster, crisis, or threat affecting our campus community.
UTRGV警报
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Dear UTRGV Community,
We hope you are all safe following the recent storm.
This email is to inform you that the university will resume normal operations on Saturday, March 29, 2025, and all facilities will once again be accessible to our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
In preparation for Saturday’s reopening, essential employees scheduled to work on Friday evening will be contacted directly by their supervisors. If you do not hear from your supervisor, you are not expected to work during the closure.
Otherwise, please note that the university remains closed and inaccessible Friday, and all Friday events are canceled.
UT Health RGV
UT Health RGV medical facilities will also resume operations at 8 AM on Monday, March 31, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 1-833-UTRGVMD.
Stay Informed & Seek Assistance
We encourage you to monitor local weather and news outlets for ongoing updates. We recognize that many of our students, faculty, and staff may be facing significant challenges due to the storm’s impact, and we want you to know that you are not alone. If you have been affected by Thursday’s storm and need support or resources, please visit Ready UTRGV for additional information.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe. We stand ready to support you in any way we can.
Dear UTRGV Community,
Out of an abundance of caution due to excessive flooding across the region, UTRGV will close and cancel all classes on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Students
All classes and activities are canceled for Friday, March 28, 2025. All students are advised to monitor their UTRGV email for updates from faculty regarding coursework.
Employees
During the campus closure, no one is expected to work — whether on-site, remote, or hybrid — unless notified by their supervisor that they are essential for that day. Supervisors will directly contact any employees whose presence or work is required. If you do not hear from your supervisor, you are not expected to work during this closure.
UT Health RGV
UT Health RGV medical facilities will delay opening until 10 AM on Friday, March 28. All employees and students associated with UT Health RGV medical sites should report to their assigned workplace by 9:45 AM.
- Patients with appointments between 8 AM and 10 AM will be contacted for rescheduling
- The call center will assist with rescheduling patients and will open at 8 AM
Stay Informed
All UTRGV community members are advised to stay informed about this emerging weather event through local weather and news outlets as the situation develops.
University officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through UTRGV email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV Alert, and on UTRGV’s Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram accounts.
Dear Campus Community,
While classes are canceled for the rest of today (Thursday, March 27, 2025) due to inclement weather, some UTRGV employees are still needed to ensure essential operations and protect the physical infrastructure of our university.
If you are scheduled for duties this evening or overnight,
contact your supervisor before reporting for work.
Campus Flooding & Transportation Updates
Like many areas in the region, parts of our campus are experiencing severe flooding. If you need help reaching your vehicle or leaving campus, please call Edinburg PD at (956) 882-7777.
Final Vaquero Express Departure for Thurs. March 27, 2025, is at 7 PM
Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
UTRGV is expected to reopen as scheduled on Friday, March 28, 2025. All classes and operations will also return to their regular schedules on this date.
Until then, all UTRGV community members are advised to stay informed through local weather and news outlets.
University officials will continue to monitor weather conditions, and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through official UTRGV email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV警报, and UTRGV’s social media accounts.
There will be a heavy police presence at Edinburg Campus. Edinburg police Department is currently looking for Armed Subject wearing black hoodie and black clothing. The suspect was seen heading South from Campus. Please stay away from the area and shelter in place. You will receive an updated notification when the area is clear.
Dear UTRGV Campus Community,
We want to inform you that Cameron County Public Health has confirmed a case of Tuberculosis (TB) involving a member of the UTRGV campus community. The individual is undergoing medical care and is isolated per the county’s disease prevention protocol.
Cameron County Public Health is leading the contact tracing efforts, and we are working closely with them to share information with anyone who may have been exposed to the infected individual. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated.
What You Need to Know About TB
According to the Texas Health and Human Services, TB is a bacterial infection that spreads through prolonged close contact. It is not spread through casual interactions such as walking past someone or brief encounters. Symptoms may include:
- Persistent cough
- Fever
- Chills
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
If you develop symptoms or have general questions about TB, we encourage you to consult your healthcare provider.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the health and safety of our campus community.
Sincerely,
Office of Emergency Management
UTRGV will proceed with operating as scheduled on Wednesday, January 22.
Continue to dress warmly in layers and take extra care and precautions when driving as roads may be wet or icy through Wednesday morning.
We understand that some students and employees may be impacted by delayed school district start times. In these situations, students should communicate with their faculty members, and employees should coordinate with their supervisors, to arrange any necessary accommodations.
All UTRGV community members are advised to stay informed about this emerging weather event through local weather and news outlets as the situation develops.
University officials will continue to monitor weather conditions, and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through UTRGV email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV警报 and on UTRGV’s Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram accounts.
Due to inclement winter weather and potentially icy road conditions throughout the region, UTRGV will close and cancel all classes on Tuesday, January 21.
All classes and activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 21. All students are advised to monitor their UTRGV email for updates from faculty regarding coursework.
Employees designated as essential should consult with their supervisors to confirm work assignments and responsibilities.
UT Health RGV medical facilities will delay opening until 10AM on Tuesday, January 21. All employees and students associated with UT Health RGV medical sites should report to their assigned workplace by 10AM.
All UTRGV community members are advised to stay informed about this emerging weather event through local weather and news outlets as the situation develops.
While we expect to open as scheduled on Wednesday, January 22, University officials will continue to monitor weather conditions, and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through UTRGV email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV警报 and on UTRGV’s Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram accounts.
Dress warmly in layers and cover exposed skin as strong winds from the storm will produce "feel like" temperatures in the low 20s. Take extra care and precautions if driving as roads may be wet or icy through the morning or Wednesday, January 22.
Emergency Notifications
In the event that an emergency or natural disaster might impact any of our campuses or clinical locations, the entire campus community will be notified as prominently as possible through several means of communication.
This includes:
- UTRGV警报
- UTRGV Homepage
- Desktop Notifications
- Fire Alarm Systems
- UTRGV Social Media pages (Facebook and X (formerly Twitter))
UTRGV警报
Students, faculty, and staff are automatically opted into UTRGV警报 which are sent to your UTRGV email and mobile number listed in university records (Assist for students and PeopleSoft for faculty and staff).
If you change your mobile number or are not receiving test alerts conducted monthly, please log into Assist (student) or PeopleSoft (faculty and staff) and update your number.
- To opt out of the text UTRGV警报, text STOP to 89361.
- If you opted out and want to resume the text UTRGV警报 again, text RESUME to 89361.
Guests, parents, and contractors can sign up for UTRGV警报 by texting "UTRGVALERTS" to 888777. You will receive a confirmation and welcome text.
- To opt out of receiving the alerts, text STOP to 888777.
- UTRGV警报 will be provided by text only.
UTRGV Homepage
A banner with a message and link to the emergency notification will appear on the top of the homepage.
Desktop Notifications
UTRGV desktop PC’s connected to the University network will display a pop-up window with the emergency notification.
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm systems comprised of audible and visuals devices within a building are used to alert occupants of a potential fire emergency within a building. Alternatively, a fire alarm system may be used by first responders to evacuate a building.
Social Media
Emergency messages are also posted on the University’s official Facebook page, which can be viewed by everyone. In some situations, Facebook may be the quickest place to find updated information.
Messages are also sent through the University’s official X account (formely Twitter) @UTRGV.
FAQs
When University Police or Campus Safety and Security determines there is an active emergency in which the life safety of the campus community may be at immediate risk.
Examples are:
- When a person actively shooting a weapon is on the loose.
- When a tornado or a severe thunderstorm with expected winds greater than 70 miles per hour is predicted to impact a campus area.
- When a major hazardous material spill or other high-risk emergency impacts a large portion of campus.
As a regional, multi-campus university and with our campus community routinely traveling in between campuses, we alert our whole campus community to avoid anyone potentially traveling into danger.
Go to your contact information in Assist (for students) PeopleSoft (Faculty/Staff). Make sure your cellphone number is in the Mobile field.
Check with your cellphone provider to ensure they are not blocking short code texting.
If you opted out and want to resume the text emergency notifications again, text RESUME to 89361.
Students, faculty, and staff can only opt out of the text UTRGV警报. To opt out, text STOP to 89361.