Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community, December 2025

Researchers should check waste pickup schedules and plan additional time for shipping materials over the holidays. We also have lab security tips for the upcoming winter break. Read More »

Note: Submit Hazardous Shipping Requests by Monday, Dec. 15 for shipments planned before Jan. 5.

Reduce the risk of pest issues in your office or research space with the following tips: 


• Only store food in hard-walled plastic or glass with sealed lids in office areas and breakrooms. Rodents can smell and will eat through cardboard boxes and plastic bags. This draws them into your space and makes them happy residents.
  
• Dispose of food waste in breakroom or kitchen waste containers. Avoid using waste containers in personal offices.
  
• Clean up after holiday parties and office events. Be sure to put away excess food at the end of the workday.
  
• Report any signs of pest problems early. If you see any signs of pests (droppings, missing food, holes in food containers, etc.), report the issue to Building Services as soon as possible via a work order. 

What to Know When Storms Strike

Princeton University has procedures for when to delay opening or closing during severe weather. The University makes decisions based on the best available information. Learn More »

Alertus Notification System Discontinued

As of December 2025, the Alertus desktop notification system is no longer active. This system previously delivered pop-up alerts to desktop and laptop computers registered with the University.

Emergency notifications are still available through the TigerAlert system, the TigerSafe app, and the emergency broadcast (Blue Light) towers. For any questions, please contact tigeralert@princeton.edu.

Several University policies are relevant to the winter holiday season, including the Working Alone and Sleeping in Nonresidential Spaces policies.

Housing enforces a Candle Ban as part of its general Fire Safety policies. The Fire Emergency Policy covers the University's response to fires. Of course, your response should be to call 911 at the first indication of a fire!

Princeton University Emergency Management is offering no-cost American Heart Association Heartsaver Basic first aid CPR AED training in four sessions over the next few months.

Participants attend one three-hour session:

• Jan. 15 (1-4 p.m.)
• Feb. 9 (2-5 p.m.)
• March 12 (2-5 p.m.)
• April 20 (1-4 p.m.)

Classes are taught be AHA instructor Kevin Pisciella and take place at the EHS office, 262 Alexander St. in Princeton. To enroll, visit the Employee Learning Center, select "Training by Topic" then "Emergency Preparedness."

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Heartsaver course completion card valid for two years. Participants also have the opportunity to receive a Stop the Bleed certificate of completion by completing an online interactive course before the Heartsaver training, then demonstrating the skills in person after their Heartsaver skills test.

For more information or additional dates, email: response@princeton.edu

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