Emergency Information

Hawk Alert Archive

This is a Hawk Alert test. Due to today’s forecast the outdoor warning sirens will not sound.

10:01 am - 3/29/2017

We are experiencing power outages. Mid American is working on the issue. Do not use elevators until power is fully restored.

3:40 pm - 3/10/2017

National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Johnson County until 9:30 PM. Seek immediate shelter.

8:40 pm - 3/6/2017

Iowa City Police has suspect matching the description in custody. Please remain vigilant. Call police with any information 335-5022.

2:59 pm - 10/2/2016

Man with knife Market & Gilbert. 40-year-old white male, stocky, brown hair, black Iowa wrestling shirt, heading toward John's Grocery.

12:53 pm - 10/2/2016

This is a test of the Hawk Alert System conducted by the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety. This is only a test.

10:00 am - 9/21/2016

Update: Suspects located. No danger to campus. Resume normal activity.

2:49 pm - 8/9/2016

Strong Armed Robbery near Dental Science. 3 black males, no shirts, all on bikes. Last seen east bound on Newton Road.

2:06 pm - 8/9/2016

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Johnson County until 3:01 PM. Seek immediate shelter.

2:10 pm - 7/13/2016

The National Weather service has issued a severe thunderstrom warning for Johnson County until 3:30 AM. Seek immediate shelter.

2:45 am - 7/6/2016

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