Author Archives: Michael Lindia

The natural gas leak noted in today’s (Oct. 19) Alert Carolina informational message at 2:05 p.m. has been resolved and repaired. Gas service has been restored, and odors have mostly dissipated from the affected buildings. People in that area have resumed normal activities. Please see below for the previous Alert Carolina Informational message: Students, Faculty, and Staff: There is a natural gas leak near UNC Hospital on West Drive. The gas has been turned off,… Continue reading Informational: Update – The gas leak on West Drive has been resolved and repaired

There is a natural gas leak near UNC Hospital on West Drive. The gas has been turned off, and Dominion Gas is on the scene to respond. There is a smell of gas in the area and in nearby buildings. Please avoid this area. If you are nearby, follow instructions from first responders.

Students, Faculty, and Staff:  A suspect has been arrested and is in custody in relation to today’s armed and dangerous person incident. At 12:54 p.m., an Alert Carolina was issued and the sirens were activated because of reports at the Student Union of a person who brandished a weapon. UNC Police reported no shots fired. The situation was related to a personnel matter… Continue reading Informational: Update – Arrest in Campus Incident

UNC-Chapel Hill has been updated to a Condition 3 retroactive to Monday’s Condition 2 message. UNC-Chapel Hill will remain in Condition 3 until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night. Classes are canceled Tuesday, and non-mandatory operations are suspended. Non-mandatory employees are not required to work or use paid leave unless otherwise informed by their supervisor.  More information… Continue reading Informational: Update – University Operating Status (Condition 3) and Resources

The University will TEST the emergency sirens and Alert Carolina System on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. We test the sirens and messaging system regularly throughout the year to make sure the equipment and notification processes work as planned. During the test, anyone outside on or near campus likely will hear… Continue reading Alert Carolina Summer Sirens Test – Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Students, Faculty, and Staff: Since April 22, UNC Police have responded to five breaking and entering incidents and one attempted breaking and entering of motor vehicles in the Dogwood Parking Deck. UNC Police are investigating the incidents, but there is no suspect description at this time. UNC Police advises the community to always be familiar with your surroundings, lock your vehicle, and take all of your valuables… Continue reading Alert Carolina Informational Message: Reports of Motor Vehicle B&Es

At 3:00 p.m. today, UNC Police identified and charged a suspect with misdemeanor assault in the incident reported via Alert Carolina Crime Alert on April 16. The original alert is below. Students, Faculty, and Staff: At 6:30 p.m. today, UNC Police received a report through Crime Stoppers that a male subject assaulted a female student at the intersection of Raleigh Street and South Road before… Continue reading Informational Alert Carolina: Update: Suspect Identified and Charged

The University will TEST the emergency sirens and Alert Carolina System on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, between 11 am. and 1 p.m. We test the sirens and messaging system regularly throughout the year to make sure the equipment and notification processes work as planned. During the test, anyone outside on or near campus likely will… Continue reading Alert Carolina Spring Sirens Test – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023