Campus Status

UCR Emergency Notification System Alert

During an emergency, important information regarding campus operations will be indicated below.

 Campus is open without restrictions 

CAMPUS STATUS: OPEN 

If you would like to receive UC Riverside emergency notifications and real time emergency updates text UCRSAFE to 67283

When is the Southern California Fire Season?

Fires are possible throughout the year in California, but the peak fire season for Southern California starts in late spring (May-June) and runs until approximately, October1st.  

UC Riverside Emergency Management, UCR Police Department,  and Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management, monitor wildfires and the potential impact to the UC Riverside community. Fire and Air Quality information related to local fires will be sent via the mass notification system. This web page will also contain information and updates related to the main campus.

UC Riverside has implemented air quality sensor nodes on campus in an effort to provide accurate and timely information to our main campus.  Click the "VIEW THE AIR  QUALITY NOW SENSOR DATA AT UCR" button below for the most current information.  

 View the Air Now Clarity Sensor Data at UCR 

Once you are aware of the current Air Quality Index (AQI) scale, click the link below to access the Air Quality Matrix for information regarding actions that may be taken related to the AQI.

View the Air Quality Actions Matrix