DHFS Emergency Information
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There are currently no weather events or specific emergency notifications involving Division of Housing and Food Service.
This Website will be updated in response to events as needed. Any updates related to DHFS facilities or operations will be posted at this site.
Go to Residence Hall Emergency Information for additional safety instructions. For more information about University emergency planning, go to the UT Emergency Preparedness Web site.
Be Safe. Be Prepared. Save this Emergency Preparedness Pamphlet (pdf) and refer to it in the event of an emergency.
Sign up for the UT Emergency Text Messaging service today.
The University of Texas at Austin and the Division of Housing and Food Service are reminding all students, staff and visitors that the H1N1 Flu is still active and that anyone who develops symptoms of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) should immediately seek medical attention.
Alert: Please read this updated information regarding the H1N1 and seasonal flu season.
PROTECT YOURSELF FOR H1N1 AND FLU SEASON
PROTEJANSE DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DEL VIRUS H1N1 Y LA GRIPE
Visit the UT Emergency web page for more information on the university's response. DHFS will continue to update this website, as needed. Also stay tuned to the Residence Life Info Channel for updated information.
Information about Influenza-A (H1N1) and/or pandemic flu is available from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Another great source of information on the H1N1 flu is the Healthy Horns Website.
Take every precaution to protect yourself from the possible spread of Influenza-A (H1N1).
Prevention
- Wash hands with soap and water frequently or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if a sink isn't available;
- don't share drinking cups or water bottles;
- avoid shaking hands and similar personal contact;
- disinfect toilets and faucets regularly;
- keep your nose and mouth covered with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
- stay home from work or school if you become symptomatic to prevent spreading
