When the university experiences a regional or university-wide emergency or severe weather event, and it is determined that it is not safe for students, faculty and staff to leave campus, instructions will be provided on where to assemble, who to contact for assistance, and what services will remain available for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Information and messages regarding emergencies will be sent to you via Mason Alert, (George Mason University’s emergency messaging system at alert.gmu.edu) and posted on the university’s homepage www.gmu.edu.