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Emergency phones provide direct contact to the police department. If you feel threatened, in danger, are experiencing an emergency, need police or security assistance -- or even if something just doesn't feel right -- press or pick up the nearest emergency phone. Outdoor phones are lit by a distinctive blue light. Indoor phones are usually colored red or outlined in red.

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Commonly known as "blue light phones" because of their distinctive blue light on top, these phones are located throughout Grounds, in UVA garages, and in surrounding neighborhoods. Phones on Grounds connect directly to the UVA Police Department, while phones off Grounds connect to the Emergency Communications Center (911). To call for help, press the button in the area labeled "EMERGENCY." A dispatcher will answer and assist you. The dispatcher will also instantly have information on the exact location of the phone you activated.

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The Department of Safety and Security is responsible for the coordination of the UVA EPhone program. If you have suggestions, questions or feedback regarding the program please contact us at UVA-EPhones@virginia.edu.

If you find a leaking pipe in your bathroom, kitchen, or elsewhere, acting fast can prevent extensive damage. Quickly patch the pipe by turning off the water and applying silicone tape, epoxy putty, or a rubber sleeve around the damaged section. For joints between pipes, tighten the nuts to stop leaks or replace the washers inside the fittings. We'll even show you how to use slip couplings to permanently repair pipes. Keep reading, and we’ll walk you through each DIY repair so you can put an end to that pesky leak.

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to report any issues they see with any emergency phone on Grounds. To report a problem with an emergency phone (blue light or red indoor phone) or to view the current phone status, contact us at safety@virginia.edu

To fix a leaking pipe, start by shutting off the water supply to your home and turning on all the faucets to drain the water that’s left in the pipes. Then, get a slip coupling that matches the size and type of the pipe, and hold it up to the part of the pipe that's leaking. Next, mark the end of the coupling on the leaky pipe, and use a pipe cutter to cut out the leaky area. When you're finished, scrape the inside and outside of the pipe with a deburring tool to reshape it. Finally, slide the coupling onto the ends of your pipe so it bridges the gap you just cut out. To learn how to fix minor pipe leaks using clamps, scroll down! Did this summary help you?YesNo

Some buildings on Grounds are equipped with indoor emergency phones. All indoor emergency phones automatically connect to UVA Police once you lift the handle. These phones are generally red, or are outlined in red.