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UF Alert The official UF emergency notification program. This page is not actively monitored, for a life safety emergency, please dial 911 immediately.

Go to UFAlert.ufl.edu to learn more about UF Alert features and answers to many frequently asked questions. The University of Florida employs a multi-modal approach to emergency notifications, using several different methods to inform the campus community. Since UF maintains a large campus involving diverse operations, it is important to understand that no single approach has the ability to reach 100% of the population. For this reason, as a student, faculty, or staff member you should educate yourself on the various notification methods available. Emergency notification systems are coordinated by the UF Department of Emergency Management in cooperation with University of Florida Police Department and University Relations. When possible final outcomes will be posted as a comment to the last alert sent on Facebook.

09/09/2026

Campus Safety Message-Gainesville: The University of Florida Police Department would like to provide additional information regarding two individuals who are walking along the boundary of the Gainesville campus with what appear to be ri**es.

At 12:25 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, UFPD received reports of two individuals walking along the public sidewalk adjacent to campus with what appeared to be ri**es. These individuals are doing so on public sidewalks and have not walked onto campus.

While this type of demonstration can be alarming, Florida law does not prohibit individuals from carrying ri**es openly while in public spaces.

UFPD would like to thank all who have taken the time to report this incident. A safe campus is a vigilant one.

09/01/2026

UF Alert-Gainesville: UPDATE (PK Yonge): Fire Rescue has determined the odor originated from the sewer and has cleared the scene. Resume normal activities.

09/01/2026

UF Alert-Gainesville: Possible gas leak located PK Yonge Gym at 1200 SW 6th St. Gym has been evacuated, and Fire Rescue is on scene. Avoid area or shelter in place if nearby; details to follow.

03/26/2026

UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): No gas leak identified. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders.

03/26/2026

UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): There has been no change in the situation. Avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.

03/26/2026

Update (Mowry Road). Fire rescue is on scene and working to locate the origin of the odor. Continue to avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.

03/26/2026

Strong odor of gas located at Cancer and Genetics Research Building on 2033 Mowry Rd. Building being evacuated. Avoid area or shelter in place if nearby; details to follow.

03/21/2026

UF Alert-Gainesville: Update (Leigh Hall) Police have cleared the scene; no need to avoid the area, resume normal activities. Call 352-392-1111 with any info.

03/21/2026

UF Alert-Gainesville: Update (Leigh Hall) A steam leak led to a large fire rescue and police response to the location. Police confirmed there is no threat to campus. Please continue to avoid Buckman Drive and Union Road until response is concluded.

03/21/2026

UF Alert-Gainesville: Strong Police presence at Leigh Hall at 165 Buckman Drive. Avoid going North on Buckman and West on Union Rd to avoid congestion.

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