The 2026 Draft ODU Hazard Mitigation Plan is now available for public review and comment.
The ODU Safe app is the university’s official safety app that offers critical emergency information and resources.
The University is the third public higher education institution in Virginia to be certified StormReady and one of only 217 universities and colleges nationwide.
TPS blocks off areas most commonly affected by Tidal Flooding with cones and signage, and alerts students of affected areas and alternative parking locations.
The ODU Office of Emergency Management is responsible for building, sustaining, and continually improving a comprehensive emergency management program that promotes institutional resiliency, departmental readiness, and individual preparedness.
Through an inclusive, all-hazards approach, we facilitate prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities to allow the University to focus on its chief mission areas of academics, research, and community engagement.
This website provides helpful information, tips, and resources to promote preparedness and resilience among all members of the ODU community. Do your part to become #MonarchReady today!
