Emergency Procedures

Students, faculty and staff should follow emergency procedures to keep themselves safe and free emergency responders to resolve an incident quickly.

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Health

If you see someone experiencing a medical emergency, call University Police at 716-645-2222 if on campus, call 911 if downtown or off-campus.

Find topical information and guidelines about health-related incidences that could affect numerous people in the UB community and Western New York at-large.

Flu

What is Flu?

Flu — also known as influenza — is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. If you have a fever, cough, fatigue or body aches, you may have the flu.

Ways to Protect Yourself from the Flu

In addition to getting vaccinated, there are simple steps you can take to help stop the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Wash your hands often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Do not share personal items
  • Do not share food or drink or eating utensils
  • Do not prepare food for others if you are ill
  • Avoid those who are sick
  • Wash surfaces in your work space, including keyboards and telephones

Contagious? Stay Home

With any contagious illness, you should try to limit contact with others to contain the spread of the disease. It is best for everyone if you remain at home (unless you’re going to see a health care provider) until you are better and no longer infectious.

Seek Immediate Medical Care

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting, or if flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough, you should seek medical care immediately.

Report an Emergency

On North, South and Downtown Campuses
  Call 716-645-2222 or
  Use a blue light phone

Off Campus — Call 911

UB Guardian — download the safety app 

Non-Emergencies

Hazardous Materials
Call 716-829-3301

Police
Call 716-645-2227