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Cooling curtailment ended on main campus

Cooling curtailment for all stages is now ended. Operations will return to normal over the next few hours.

Cooling curtailment easing on main campus

Cooling curtailment began easing on the main campus this morning, Friday, August 16, with cooling being restored incrementally in buildings covered under Stage 4 through 11 a.m. During that period conditions of the chilled water system will be monitored, as will actual versus predicted temperatures. Stage 3 remains in place while cooling is restored in… Read more Cooling curtailment easing on main campus

Extreme heat: Curtailment update

A Stage 4 Chilled Water Curtailment is being maintained on the main campus through at least tomorrow, Friday, morning. At Stage 4 curtailment, in addition to previous impacts already noted, temperatures in the research, data processing or communications spaces are allowed to exceed specifications and the water used to cool equipment in those spaces will… Read more Extreme heat: Curtailment update

Extreme Heat: Continued curtailment

A Stage 4 Chilled Water Curtailment has been implemented on the main campus this afternoon. Current temperatures are 4 degrees higher than yesterday’s record temps and about 8 degrees hotter than this morning’s forecast. We expect that temperatures will increase over the next few hours. At Stage 4 curtailment, in addition to previous impacts already… Read more Extreme Heat: Continued curtailment

Extreme Heat

ALERTSU: A Stage 3 Chilled Water Curtailment, affecting building cooling in more campus academic buildings and offices, is being implemented on the main Stanford campus this morning, Thursday, Aug. 15, and is expected to be in place at least through Friday morning. Campus buildings are cooled by a chilled water system. Due to the unusually… Read more Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat: Cooling curtailed on main campus

A Stage 1 and Stage 2 Chilled Water Curtailment, affecting building comfort cooling in many campus academic buildings and offices, is being implemented on the main Stanford campus this evening, Wednesday, August 14, that is expected to be in place at least through Thursday evening. Campus buildings are cooled by a chilled water system. Due… Read more Extreme Heat: Cooling curtailed on main campus

Gas Leak 06/20/19 (Update)

ALERTSU: 6/21/19, Gas leak on Junipero Serra Blvd. and Links Road (Near Campus Drive West) has been investigated and is now clear for normal traffic.

Gas Leak 6/20/19

ALERTSU: 06/20/19, There is a reported gas leak at Junipero Serra Blvd. and Links Road (Near Campus Drive West), 11:40pm. Palo Alto Fire Department and PG&E have been notified and responding to the scene. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/alert or http://emergency.stanford.edu/.

Community Crime Alert - UPDATE

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Community Crime Alert -

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Attempted Strong Arm Robbery

An AlertSU Crime Alert has been posted at https://police.stanford.edu/alert

Update to Road Closure/Water Main Break on 1/7/19

AlertSU Community Alert: As of 12:30pm on 1/7/19, the intersection of Campus Drive West and Santa Teresa Street have re-opened for normal traffic.

Road Closure, water main break, 1/7/19 5:00am

AlertSU Community Alert: Road closure at Campus Drive West/Santa Teresa Street as of 05:00 am on 1/7/19 due to a water main break. Plan an alternate route and stay away from the area until the situation is resolved. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/alert

Big Game rescheduled; other athletics events updated

AlertSU: Big Game rescheduled to December 1 due to poor air quality. Information at https://gostanford.com.

Community Alert: Classes canceled Friday; information for employees

AlertSU: Classes canceled at Stanford on Friday. Other university operations continue. See http://emergency.stanford.edu for full information.

Road Closure update

Update: Roadway has been cleared of debris. J-Serra between Alpine Rd and Campus West is now open in both directions.

Road Closure

ALERTSU: Road closure both directions on J-Serra between Alpine Rd and Campus West at 6:15am due to debris covering lanes in both directions . Plan an alternate route around the area. Stay away from the area until the situation is resolved. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/alert

Power restored, campus operating normally

ALERTSU: Power restored, campus operating normally. Updates available at https://emergency.stanford.edu/.

Update on Power Outage

ALERTSU: Power has been restored to most campus buildings. A handful of buildings will remain without power overnight. See https://emergency.stanford.edu for updates.

Phone access, classes during power outage

ALERTSU: PHONE ACCESS: During the outage, in an emergency, you may need to use a mobile phone to call 911. CLASSES: Classes and events are canceled this evening in buildings affected by the outage. For a full list of affected buildings, visit: https://emergency.stanford.edu/

Update on power outage for lab researchers

ALERTSU: LBRE is working to restore power. Lab researchers in buildings that have lost power, please cease work with hazardous materials and leave and secure the lab. Updates when available at https://emergency.stanford.edu/

Power failure on campus

ALERTSU: Large portions of the campus are without power. About one third of campus lost power around 3 p.m. LBRE is working to restore power.Updates when available at https://emergency.stanford.edu/

2018 Annual Test Message

This is a test of the Stanford AlertSU system. If there were a real emergency, this message would contain information about the event and any necessary protective actions. Please participate by acknowledging this message. Please visit our website at https://police.stanford.edu/alert/alertsu-faq.html

Gas Leak

STANFORD 05/29/2018, Gas leak near Escondido Village has been repaired. Roads to re-open by 5:30 p.m. Further details at http://emergency.stanford.edu/.

Gas Leak Update for Escondido Village Residents

STANFORD 05/29/18. Important gas leak updates for residents of Escondido Village are posted at emergency.stanford.edu.

Gas Leak at Escondido Village

STANFORD: 05/29/18. Pampas Ln and east lane of Campus Dr closed btwn Escondido Rd and Maples Pavilion due to gas leak at Escondido Village. Fire Dept. on scene. Please avoid the area. Updates at https://emergency.stanford.edu.

Gas Leak 5/29/18

STANFORD PD: 5/29/18, There is a reported gas leak at Escondido Village, 2:30PM. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/alertsu.html

2018 AlertSU Spring Test

This is a test of the Stanford AlertSU system. For more information about AlertSU, visit our website at https://police.stanford.edu/alertsu-faq.html

Update to Community Alert on March 28th, 2018

Palo Alto Police detectives arrested a man Sunday morning in connection with the sexual assault of a high school-aged jogger in Palo Alto on March 28. For more information, please visit the Palo Alto Police news release at https://bit.ly/2JzKPJI

All clear at Cordura Hall situation

STANFORD: 04/02/18. Police are wrapping up an investigation of suspicious items found at Cordura Hall and have determined there is no danger at the scene. The items were part of a student research project of the Stanford Online High School. Cordura Hall has re-opened to occupants and Panama Street is also now open to traffic.… Read more All clear at Cordura Hall situation

Suspicious Circumstance - Cordura Hall

4/2/18, Police are investigating suspicious items located at Cordura Hall. Evacuations are in place. Panama Street between Campus Drive and Via Ortega is closed at this time. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/

Test AlertSU message

Testing AlertSU posting to emergency.stanford.edu. There is no emergency situation.

Substance found at Neukom determined to present no health risk

Stanford University Public Safety officials have confirmed that Santa Clara County hazardous materials professionals have tested a white substance received by a faculty member at the Law School on Wednesday and confirmed that it is an inert powder that poses no health concern. Investigations into the substance briefly prompted the shut down of two rooms… Read more Substance found at Neukom determined to present no health risk

Neukom incident resolution

STANFORD: (02/14/18). Stanford University Public Safety officials have confirmed that Santa Clara County hazardous materials professionals have tested a white substance received by a faculty member at the Law School on Wednesday and confirmed that it is an inert powder that poses no health concern. Investigations into the substance briefly prompted the shut… Read more Neukom incident resolution

Continuing investigation at Neukom Building

The investigation into the incident at the Law School Neukom Building is continuing.  The entire Neukom Building has not been closed at this time but members of the campus community are being asked to avoid the building to allow public safety personnel to continue their work.  All other Law School operations are continuing as normal.

Neukom incident update

STANFORD: (02/14/18), Emergency personnel are continuing to investigate an unknown white substance received by a Law School faculty member. Tests are being conducted. While the Neukom Building has not been evacuated, members of the campus community are being asked to stay clear of the building out of an abundance of caution as officials respond. Updates… Read more Neukom incident update

Update on Law School suspicious substance incident

Emergency personnel are continuing to investigate an unknown white substance received by a Law School faculty member located in the Neukom Building. Tests are currently being conducted. The entire Neukom Building has not been closed at this time, but members of the campus community are asked to stay clear of the building as officials respond.… Read more Update on Law School suspicious substance incident

Rooms in Law School Neukom Building closed after unknown white substance found. Avoid area.

Stanford Public Safety has closed down several rooms in the Neukom Building of the Law School out of an abundance of caution after a Law School faculty member received an unknown white substance in an envelope. Members of the Stanford community are asked to stay clear of the area as public safety officials respond.

Neukom Building incident

STANFORD: (02/14/18), Stanford Public Safety has closed down several rooms in the Neukom Building of the Law School out of an abundance of caution after a Law School faculty member received an unknown white substance in an envelope. Members of the Stanford community are asked to stay clear of the area as public safety officials… Read more Neukom Building incident

Missing Person

The Department of Public Safety has been notified of a missing adult male. He is a visitor on campus and was last seen in the area of the Main Quad and Cantor Arts Center at approx. 1:30pm today. The missing male, named Danny, is 87 years of age and described as a Chinese male,… Read more Missing Person

Crime Alert - Thefts

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) has received several reports of thefts from academic buildings located on the west side of campus. The thefts occurred on February 5th and 6th. The method of entry was through unlocked doors/windows. The property taken has included laptops and other electronic devices. Additionally, a Ford 350 truck… Read more Crime Alert - Thefts

Prowling/Peeping

Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings and know your location at all times.   Avoid distractions such as talking or texting with a cell phone when on foot.   Walk or run on lighted and paved paths with the blue 911 emergency telephone towers. Refer to the Suggested Routes Map at: https://stanford.app.box.com/v/Suggested-Travel-Routes-Map
 Walk… Read more Prowling/Peeping

Dish Closure - Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in parts of the Bay Area, particularly at higher elevations, from 10 p.m. Friday, December 15, to 10 a.m. Sunday, December 17, due to a dry weather system moving into the region that is expected to bring gusty winds and low humidity. A Red Flag… Read more Dish Closure - Red Flag Warning

Gas Line Break Update

STANFORD DPS: PG&E is on scene. The gas has been turned off & they are working on repairs. Time of repairs will be approximately 3 hrs. The area has reopened.

Gas Line Break 11/22/17

STANFORD PD: 11/22/17, There is a reported gas line break at 53 Dudley Ln. Stay away from the area. Updates will be posted on this page when available.

Community Alert, 11/2/17 11:40AM

The following information is an update to the Community Alert sent on 11/2/17 at 2:21am: On Thursday, 11/2/17 at around 12:49am, Stanford DPS received a report from a female Stanford student that a person unknown to her had approached her from behind and grabbed her by the wrist and waist. The student had been… Read more Community Alert, 11/2/17 11:40AM

Assualt & Battery 11/2/17 12:45am

Stanford PD: There was a reported assault in the area of Lake Lagunita. The suspect is described as white male 20-30 years old, and is unknown to the victim.

Community Alert 10/27/17

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) has received several reports of Caller ID Fraud (aka, “Spoofing”) over the past two days. In at least one instance, the University’s main number was spoofed. In two of the instances, the phone number for SUDPS was spoofed. One caller was told there was an outstanding warrant… Read more Community Alert 10/27/17

Sexual Assault

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault that took place on October 20, 2017 at approximately 9:00pm. The incident took place on campus. The victim and suspect know one another.

Sexual Assault

On October 24, 2017, the Stanford University Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault (rape). The incident took place on the east side of campus after midnight on October 23, 2017. The victim and suspect know one another. If you have information about this crime, please call the Stanford University Department of… Read more Sexual Assault