The Tornado warning has expired. The tornado watch issued for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area is still in effect until 2:00 PM. No longer shelter in place. Monitor local weather reports. Updates: wakealert.wfu.edu.
Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information.
Resources include:
TV Stations: WXII, WFMY, WGHP & or Spectrum News Triad
National Weather Service
The University recommends keeping cell phones charged and set to receive calls and text messages.
Updates will be posted here.
In the event of a tornado warning, Wake Forest will use the Wake Alert emergency notification system to communicate with students, faculty, and staff. An announcement would be posted on the Wake Alert web site and the University’s home page at wfu.edu; sent by text, email and voice mail (cell phones); and posted on the Wake Alert Twitter and Facebook account
Campus Emergenciestst
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on Twitter
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach Communications and External Relations. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including:
- How to report
- Crime prevention tips
- Frequently asked questions