Wake Alert

Tests of Emergency Alert Notification System June 9-11

June 9, 2025 8:18 a.m. (updated on June 9, 2025 8:24 a.m.)

Wake Forest's Indoor Emergency Alert Systems will be tested from Monday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 11. Testing will occur between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University's indoor emergency notification systems are operating properly.

During the testing, the indoor emergency alarm system will test alerts for: Testing Alert Message Shelter in Place, Tornado Alert, General Weather Alert, Evacuate Building, Active Shooter, Armed Intruder and All Clear

Facilities and Campus Services will carry out testing. During these tests, no action is required in response to alert messages.

Scheduled testing days for each building:

June 9: Angelou, Alumni Hall, Babcock, Bostwick, Davis, Dogwood, Efird, Farrell Hall, HES, Huffman, Johnson, Kitchin, Luter, Magnolia, NC Apts # 1-5, NC Apts # 6-10, Poteat, Polo, ROTC, South and Student Apts A&B, Taylor and Worrell

June 10: Benson, Carswell, Greene Hall, EH&S Building, Facilities Management, McCreary Field House (includes SHAH, SPC, Miller Center & McCreary Football Complex), North and South Chiller, North Dining Hall, Olin, Palmer, Piccolo, Porter B. Byrum, Reynolda Hall, Reynolds Gym/Sutton Center, Salem Hall, Scales Art/Scales Music, Starling Hall, Tribble, Wait/Wingate, Winston Hall and WFDD Radio

June 11: Bridger Field House, Haddock House, Dailey Golf Learning Center, the Baseball Clubhouse, the ACC Control Room, Harold Pollard Tennis Clubhouse and the off-site storage warehouse

If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would inform the campus through numerous alert methods.

In addition to the testing procedures outlined above, emergency preparedness for members of the Wake Forest community requires each of us to review the University’s Emergency response, evacuation procedures and notification of immediate threat as posted on Inside WFU. Please review Wake Alert FAQs to review how Wake Forest will communicate in an emergency.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

June 6, 2025 8:20 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wake Forest University area. Seek shelter.

Tornado Watch

May 30, 2025 1:47 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

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; and posted on the Wake Alert Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Community Safety Advisory: Report of fondling

May 8, 2025 4:56 p.m.

This morning, Wake Forest University Police received a report of an alleged assault that occurred in a residence hall on the evening of May 7. This was not a random incident. It involved two Wake Forest students who are acquainted. The victim was able to get the suspect to leave the room almost immediately, which subsequently ended the incident.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. While nothing is a failsafe, here are three important things to keep in mind for self-protection.

• Alcohol and drugs are often used to create vulnerability to sexual assaults. Studies of sexual assault incidents show a high correlation between sexual assault and drug/alcohol use.

• Consent cannot be given if someone is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, is passed out, unconscious, asleep or coming in or out of consciousness.

• The Wake Safe app is a free personal mobile application for Wake Forest University students, staff, faculty, visitors, and surrounding community members to engage in a two-way conversation with Wake Forest University police. With the app, you can use your cell phone as a personal security device that allows direct access to police, 911 emergency services, emergency location sharing, social escape, and a peer-to-peer Friend Walk tool.

• If you feel uneasy or unsafe, go to a safe location and call a friend or the police at 911. University Police offers a safe escort service on campus that is available 24 hours a day at 336-758-5911.

If you have experienced a sexual offense, we encourage you to seek support. There are a variety of resources available at Wake Forest. You can speak to a confidential resource first. Information about the difference between confidential and non-confidential resources can be found on the Safe website. You can also contact the Safe Office at 336.758.5285 or safe@wfu.edu with non-urgent questions or concerns.

Reminder: Here’s how WFU will communicate with you in the event of an emergency.

Community Safety Advisories fulfill the compliance requirement under the Clery Act for timely warnings. Timely warnings are issued by Wake Forest University when certain (Clery Act) crimes occurring on campus property, properties controlled by campus-affiliated organizations, or public property immediately adjacent to campus are determined to be a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. Timely warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.

Weather Message

March 31, 2025 9:15 a.m. (updated on March 31, 2025 9:19 a.m.)

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms in our area starting late this afternoon and into the evening. The University is monitoring weather conditions and advises campus community members to pay attention to changing weather conditions.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make sure their mobile phone number is updated and to download the Wake Safe App to receive safety and weather information.

Here’s how emergency communications are shared and what you can do to stay informed.