At Georgetown University, we take the safety and security of our community very seriously.
Please review the important information below about safety resources:
Emergency Contacts
- Hilltop Campus Emergency Contact: Call GUPD at (202) 687-4343.
- Capitol Campus Emergency Contact: Call DPS at (202) 662-9325.
- If off campus, call 911.
Enroll in Alert DC. AlertDC is the official District of Columbia communications system that allows you to receive emergency alerts, notifications, and updates directly from DC’s public safety officials. AlertDC allows you to pick and choose what kind of notifications you want to receive through text and/or email and the time of day you wish to receive alerts. It is a great way to stay informed of important events and emergencies throughout the District.
Bookmark the District of Columbia’s web page on the Inauguration, and you can follow DC officials on X and other platforms:
- Mayor Bowser: @MayorBowser
- MPD: @DCPoliceDept
- HSEMA: @DC_HSEMA & @AlertDC
- DC Fire and EMS: @DCFireEMS
Use the LiveSafe Mobile App. LiveSafe is a personal security system that connects users with the Georgetown University Police Department and the Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety when activated during an emergency situation. The app also allows users to report suspicious activity, request a SafeRide Shuttle or personal escort, access resources on emergency preparedness, and use SafeWalk to share their location with friends.
Confirm/update your contact information for HOYAlerts. All current students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive email and text messages from HOYAlert, Georgetown’s mass notification system used in the event of an emergency situation or incident on campus. Please take a moment to confirm or update your HOYAlert contact information. You can also “follow” HOYAlert on X (Twitter).
You do not need to opt in for HOYAlerts for your primary campus; however, if you would like to opt in to receive HOYAlerts for additional locations (e.g., opt in for the Capitol Campus if you are based on the Hilltop Campus) you can do so in GU360.
Learn more below about how to stay safe, healthy and secure on our campuses: