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UTRGV Alerts 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 Alerts

Previous UTRGV Alerts / Notifications

Dear Campus Community:

Based on the latest forecast regarding Hurricane Beryl. UTRGV will proceed with operating as scheduled on Monday, July 8.

This will be our final update regarding Hurricane Beryl unless there are significant changes.

Stay Informed

Given the unpredictable nature of such storms, we will continue monitoring the situation. Any change to the operations schedule will be shared through email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV Alerts and on UTRGV’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Dear Campus Community:

UTRGV officials continue to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl. Based on the latest forecast, UTRGV will operate as scheduled on Monday, July 8.

Please remember, due to the volatile nature of such storms and their rapid changes, officials will continue tracking the storm’s path. We will provide daily updates, as necessary.

Stay Informed

University officials will continue to monitor weather conditions, and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV Alerts and on UTRGV’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Dear Campus Community:

UTRGV officials continue to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl, which is still forecasted to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to our region by Sunday, July 7.

Due to the volatile nature of such storms and their rapid changes, officials will keep tracking the storm’s path closely before making any decisions regarding UTRGV operations for Monday, July 8. Please continue to expect daily updates.

What should I do before the storm hits?

Check your registered contact information — particularly mobile phone number — to ensure you get messages from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System. Employees use PeopleSoft and Students use ASSIST.
Visit our Ready UTRGV site for critical resources that can help you prepare and protect yourself, loved ones, and property.
Communicate with your supervisor(s) and/or instructor(s) and implement an alternative work plan, if necessary.
Check utrgv.edu/alerts for supplemental updates and resources.
Look for official notifications from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System on your mobile phone, UTRGV email, and UTRGV’s Facebook and X pages.
Monitor the National Weather Service and local media (TV, radio news stations, and newspaper sites) for real-time information related to the storm.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Dear Campus Community:

UTRGV officials continue to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl, which may bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to our region by Sunday. We will continue to provide daily updates, including any impact the storm may have on UTRGV operations.

What should I do before the storm hits?

Check your registered contact information — particularly mobile phone number — to ensure you get messages from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System. Employees use PeopleSoft and Students use ASSIST.
Visit our Ready UTRGV site for critical resources that can help you prepare and protect yourself, loved ones, and property.
Communicate with your supervisor(s) and/or instructor(s) and implement an alternative work plan, if necessary.
Check utrgv.edu/alerts for supplemental updates and resources.
Monitor the National Weather Service and local media (TV, radio news stations, and newspaper sites) for real-time information related to the storm.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Dear Campus Community:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for coastal and inland portions of Kenedy, Willacy, and Cameron Counties, as well as the Laguna Madre and Lower Texas Coastal Gulf Waters. Several days of heavy rain are expected throughout the Rio Grande Valley starting today (Tuesday, June 18) with potential flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly draining areas, through Thursday, June 20. If your home or property is at risk of flooding and you need sandbags, UTRGV officials recommend contacting your local government officials to verify if sandbags are still available and where you can find them.

While the University will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19) for the Juneteenth holiday, all other classes and operations are currently unaffected by this weather and expected to take place as previously scheduled. However, UTRGV officials are monitoring this system and will communicate any updates as needed.

What should I do before a storm hits?

Check your registered contact information — particularly your mobile phone number — to ensure you get messages from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System. Employees use PeopleSoft and Students use ASSIST.
Visit our Ready UTRGV site for critical resources that can help you prepare and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.
Communicate with your supervisor(s) and/or instructor(s) and implement an alternative work plan, if necessary.

REMINDER:

Look for official notifications from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System on your mobile phone, UTRGV email, and UTRGV’s Facebook and X pages.
You will receive SMS/Text messages and emails if UTRGV closes campus facilities or cancels classes.
Also check for emails from the Office of the President or University Marketing and Communications via UTRGV Announcements (announcements@utrgv.edu).
Check utrgv.edu/alerts for supplemental updates and resources.
Monitor the National Weather Service and local media (TV, radio news stations, and newspaper sites) for real-time information related to the storm.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Dear Campus Community:

UTRGV officials are monitoring a weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that may bring rain and potential flooding to our region by mid-next week. Operations are currently unaffected and will resume as scheduled. However, university officials will communicate any updates as needed.

What should I do before a storm hits?

Check your registered contact information — particularly your mobile phone number — to ensure you get messages from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System. Employees use PeopleSoft and Students use ASSIST.
Visit our Ready UTRGV site for critical resources that can help you prepare and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.
Communicate with your supervisor(s) and/or instructor(s) and implement an alternative work plan, if necessary.

REMINDER:

Look for official notifications from UTRGV’s Emergency Mass Notification System on your mobile phone, UTRGV email, and UTRGV’s Facebook and X pages.
You will receive SMS/Text messages and emails if UTRGV closes campus facilities or cancels classes.
Also check for emails from the Office of the President or University Marketing and Communications via UTRGV Announcements (announcements@utrgv.edu).
Check utrgv.edu/alerts for supplemental updates and resources.
Monitor the National Weather Service and local media (TV, radio news stations, and newspaper sites) for real-time information related to the storm.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management

Important notification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

BROWNSVILLE PD CONTINUES THEIR INVESTIGATION OFF CAMPUS ALL CLEAR FOR BROWNSVILLE CAMPUS.

Important notification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

STILL ACTIVE CRIME SCENE CONTINUE TO AVOID AREA AROUND BROWNSVILLE CAMPUS.

Important notification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

BROWNSVILLE PD HAS SECURED A CRIME SCENE NEAR THE CAMPUS STILL ACTIVE INVESTIGATION PENDING FURTHER UPDATES.

Important notification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

There will be heavy police presence near the Brownsville Campus. Please stay away from the area and shelter in place. You will receive an updated notification when the area is clear.

Dear Campus Community:

The UTRGV Police Department issued an Emergency Alert Notification early Sunday, April 7, advising everyone on the Edinburg Campus to shelter in place due to reports of armed subjects in the area.

We want to assure you that this precautionary measure was taken in response to the incident handled by the City of Edinburg Police Department north of our campus. During this incident, two armed subjects were reported to have fled the area southward.

Upon receiving this information, UTRGV PD initiated a shelter-in-place warning at approximately 6:02 a.m. Over the next hour, as the search continued, three reinforcement messages were sent to ensure everyone remained informed and safe. At approximately 7:40 a.m., an all-clear message was issued as the two subjects were apprehended by the Edinburg PD.

We understand that incidents like these can be unsettling, and the safety of our campus community remains our top priority. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone for their cooperation and vigilance during this time.

If you are not receiving UTRGV’s Emergency Alert Notification, we urge you to sign up by following these steps. Doing so ensures that you stay informed in case of any future emergencies. Additionally, those steps outline how to update your contact information or opt out of receiving alerts, if necessary.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to protecting our campus community.

Sincerely,

Office of Emergency Management