Emergency Information

For immediate response, dial 911 or call the University's police department at (561) 297-3500.

A Safe University
Florida Atlantic University provides a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors through a comprehensive offering of services and detailed information. In the event of an emergency, the University home page will be replaced with detailed information about the emergency situation ( the University's current emergency status can be viewed here).

The Latest Information

TOLL-FREE HOTLINE: A toll-free hotline at 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695) offers callers important information about the status of the University during emergency situtations, including approaching hurricanes.

Crisis Action Guide

The Florida Atlantic University Crisis Action Guide was developed by the University's safety committee to provide pertinent information for the FAU community in the event of an emergency or crisis.The following links offer more information about:

*Introduction to Guide   Fires   Severe Weather
Bomb Threats   Hazardous Materials   Sexual Assault
Catastrophic Events   Hurricanes/Tornadoes   Shelter in Place
Criminal/Violent Behavior   Medical Emergencies   Suspicious Packages
Emergency Evacuations   Psychological Crises   University Police
EH&S Information   Reporting Crimes   Utility Failures
FAU Emergency Status   Security & Access  

Download complete guide (updated August 2011).

Some links require Adobe Reader (click here to download).

Key Contacts/ Important Phone Numbers

In an emergency, dial 911 from any location.

University-wide, toll-free hotline for University status: 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695)

FAU BOCA RATON     FAU BROWARD

Counseling Center 561-297-3540   Computer/IRM Help Desk (Davie)
954-236-1211
Dean of Students 561-297-3542   Computer/IRM Help Desk (Ft. L.)
954-762-5601
Environmental Health & Safety 561-297-3129   Counseling Center 954-236-1210
Night Owls Escort Program 561-297-6695   Environmental Health & Safety 954-236-1082
Human Resources 561-297-3057   Security  
Physical Plant/Work Control 561-297-2240     > FAU Dania Beach 954-924-7000
Rape Crisis Hotline 561-891-7273     > FAU Davie 954-236-1018
Student Health Center 561-297-3512     > FAU Fort Lauderdale - AT Bldg 954-762-5611
Telephone Trouble/Repair 561-297-6333     > FAU Fort Lauderdale - HE Bldg 954-762-5352
University Police 561-297-3500   Sexual Assault Treatment Center 954-761-7273
Victim's Services 561-297-0500   University Police 561-297-3500
> FAU Davie 954-236-1140
> FAU Fort Lauderdale 954-762-5120
Victim's Services 561-297-0500

FAU HARBOR BRANCH and
FAU TREASURE COAST

FAU JUPITER  
Computer/IRM Help Desk 561-297-3999   Computer/IRM Help Desk 561-297-3999
Environmental Health & Safety 772-242-2357/58   Counseling Center 561-799-8621
Rape Crisis Hotline 866-828-7273   Environmental Health & Safety 772-242-2357/58
Univ. Police (Treasure Coast)
772-873-3401   Maintenance 561-799-8249
Univ. Police (Harbor Branch)
772-216-1124   Rape Crisis Hotline 866-828-7273
Victim Services 561-297-0500   University Police 561-799-8700
Victim Services 561-287-0500