Emergency Preparedness

The annual ShakeOut Earthquake Drill will take place on October 15, with a WarnMe test message sent at 10:15 a.m. Campus community members are encouraged to practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On” and learn how to adapt these safety steps to their individual needs.

Overview:

Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus which includes the variola (smallpox) virus as well as the vaccinia virus, which is used in the smallpox vaccine. Monkeypox can be spread from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus. In May 2022, cases of Monkeypox were identified outside of Africa unrelated to travel or animal exposure. This outbreak has grown considerably since then, with over 25,000 global cases and 7000 in the United States alone.