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How To Report An Emergency

In an Emergency Call 911

To report an emergency occurring on campus:

  • On a Cornell phone, dial 911. (Do not dial 5-911 or 9-911) Cornell Police will respond directly and will route the call to local police or fire departments, or ambulance and other services.
  • You can also use any outdoor Blue Light phone (located throughout the campus) or designated emergency phone (in various campus buildings) to report a campus emergency. Just pick up the receiver.
  • To report a campus emergency to Cornell Police on a cell phone or pay phone, dial (607) 255-1111.