Emergency Communication Preparedness
Visit us at our information table to discuss emergency communications and plans, including UW Alert.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Tacoma Paper & Stationary (TPS). Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Disability Resources For Students Office 253-692-4508 or drsuwt@uw.edu. Submit a request at www.tacoma.edu/UWTDRS/eventaccess.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hazmat Drill
Drill simulating response to a hazmat emergency in the labs.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Not Specified. Accessibility Contact: Disability Resources For Students Office 253-692-4508 or drsuwt@uw.edu. Submit a request at www.tacoma.edu/UWTDRS/eventaccess.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Severe Weather & Landslide Safety
Stop by our info table to discuss and learn about landslide risk awareness and storm response planning.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Mattress Factory (MAT). Campus room: The Dawg House. Event Types: Information Sessions. Accessibility Contact: Disability Resources For Students Office 253-692-4508 or drsuwt@uw.edu. Submit a request at www.tacoma.edu/UWTDRS/eventaccess.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Active Threat Drill
This classroom-based Active Threat Drill invites students to engage in a guided discussion about how they would respond during a violent intruder scenario on the UW Tacoma campus. The goal is to promote situational awareness, personal preparedness, and critical thinking through peer dialogue and reflection.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Not Specified. Accessibility Contact: Disability Resources For Students Office 253-692-4508 or drsuwt@uw.edu. Submit a request at www.tacoma.edu/UWTDRS/eventaccess.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.