VPCC Alert Updates

10 November 2025: The VPCC Historic Triangle Campus is experiencing at power outage.

• Dominion Energy currently anticipates power to be restored by 3:00 p.m. today
• In-person classes that begin at the Historic Triangle (HT) Campus prior to 3 pm are cancelled. Students in those classes should check email and canvas for information from their professors.
• In-person classes that begin at or after 3:00 p.m. today will meet as scheduled.
• Virtual classes and all classes at other VPCC locations are not impacted and will meet as scheduled.
• Employees at the HT campus should contact their supervisor for continued work location expectations.
• Essential Personnel already at the HT campus shall remain at the HT Campus.

The College will continue to monitor the situation and make operational adjustment to this planned reopening throughout the day. If the reopening will be further delayed, additional notifications will be provided via Gator Alert, the Gator Ready Mobile Safety app, and posted to this page.

VPCC Gator Alert: REOPENING: Historic Triangle Campus reopening 11/10/25 @ 3:00 p.m. due to power outage – Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates

Due to a power outage in the area, the Virginia Peninsula Community College Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg anticipates reopening at 3:00 p.m. on 11/10/25. All in-person classes, events, and activities at the VPCC Historic Triangle Campus scheduled BEFORE the 3:00 p.m. reopening are cancelled. All classes, events, and activities at this location scheduled AFTER opening will be conducted on time.

Employees are required to check their email for operational schedule information. Students are required to check Canvas and their VPCC email for additional course information. Monitor alerts. Additional Closure Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates

• 16 October 2025: VPCC Gator Alert: ALL CLEAR NOTIFICATION: ALL CLEAR issued for the previous EXERCISE/DRILL alert and protective action order. Return to normal schedules & operations. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• 16 October 2025: THIS IS AN EXERCISE! VPCC IS CONDUCTING AN EXERCISE OR DRILL.
• VPCC GATOR ALERT: PROTECTIVE ACTION – SHELTER: VPCC has issued a SHELTER PROTECTION ACTION ALERT. Monitor alerts. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• EXERCISE – SHELTER Protective Action Alert issued in response to the issued emergency alert. VPCC encourages those at the affected location to SHELTER, continue to monitor alerts and info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• Review suggested protective action details: https://www.vpcc.edu/about/department-of-police-safety-and-security/take-action-guides
• THIS IS AN EXERCISE!
• 16 October 2025: THIS IS AN EXERCISE! VPCC IS CONDUCTING AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL.
• VPCC GATOR ALERT-EXERCISE-EARTHQUAKE DRILL: VPCC is conducting an earthquake DRILL. SHELTER immediately. Monitor alerts. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• If you are inside: drop, get under a table or desk, cover your head, and hold on to something sturdy. When shaking stops, calmly leave the building. Help others, avoid creating sparks or flames. Monitor alerts. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• Suggested protective actions: vpcc.edu/about/department-of-police-safety-and-security/take-action-guides
• THIS IS AN EXERCISE! VPCC IS CONDUCTING AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL.

• 20 September 2025: At approximately 10:48 AM the Department of Police, Safety, and Security responded with the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue to a fire alarm activation in the Gators Cafe area of Kecoughtan Hall on the College’s Hampton Campus. A VPCC police officer was the first to arrive on scene to the unoccupied building, entered to investigate and noted a smoke condition and an active fire in proximity to a vending machine. The VPCC police officer immediately accessed a fire extinguisher and quickly extinguished the fire, containing the fire damage to the vending machine and floor area immediately under the machine. Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue arrived within minutes of the incident, with the fire, already extinguished, Hampton Fire crews assisted with facility ventilation, and cleared the scene. a minor portion of the Gator Cafe area sustained minor smoke damage; however; the building will be prepared to open as scheduled on Monday.
• 20 September 2025 1:26 PM – VPCC Gator Alert: ALL CLEAR issued for previous alert/protective action order. Return to normal schedules & operations. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates
• 20 September 2025 11:06 AM – VPCC GATOR ALERT: FIRE reported in Kecoughtan Hall on the Hampton Campus. Calmly and safely EVACUATE the building. Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates

• 30 August 2025 10:45 PM – VPCC Gator Alert: ALL CLEAR ALERT: VPCC is issuing an ALL CLEAR for the previously issued investigative alert. VPCC Department of Police, Safety, and Security in collaboration with Hampton Police Department have determined the reported incident to be an unfounded false call/report. Always be vigilant and maintain situational awareness of your surroundings. If you see something, say something!
• 30 August 2025: 9:35 PM – VPCC Gator Alert: EMERGENCY ALERT – HAMPTON CAMPUS: active law enforcement investigation, Hampton Campus. Additional Info: https://www.vpcc.edu/alert-updates – There is currently an active law enforcement investigation occurring on the Hampton Campus. Please avoid the area while law enforcement conducts their investigation and ensures the campus is secure. Campus Police in collaboration with the Hampton Police Department are currently engaged in an active investigation on the VPCC Hampton Campus. The Department of Police, Safety, and Security has received reports of a potential act of violence, and units are currently searching the campus grounds to determine the validity of the report.

• 27 May 2025 11:15 PM – VPCC Gator Alert: ALL CLEAR ALERT: VPCC is issuing an ALL CLEAR for the previously issued alert/protective action order. Return to normal schedules & operations. Continue to be vigilant and maintain situational awareness of your surroundings. If you see something, say something!
• 27 May 2025 10:10 PM – VPCC Gator Alert: EMERGENCY ALERT – Hampton Campus is on a Shelter in Place until further notice. An active law enforcement situation is occurring in proximity to and on campus. If you see something of someone suspicious, call 911 immediately.

• 11 March 2025
  • VPCC Gator Alert: Exercise Alert – All Clear – Exercise/Drill Concluded: VPCC has concluded the today’s exercise/drill. Return to normal classes and operations.
• 11 March 2025
  • VPCC GATOR ALERT: EXERCISE: TORNADO DRILL: Seek shelter immediately and monitor alerts. Additional information/updates www.vpcc.edu/alertupdates

• 18 February 2025 – Inclement Weather Modified Operations
  • VPCC Gator Alert: VPCC will modify operations due to winter weather on Feb. 19th and 20th. More information at www.vpcc.edu/alertupdates. Employees should check their VPCC email and students should check Canvas and their individual courses for additional information.
  • Additional Information in Email and Canvas: Due to the potential impacts of a significant winter weather event this week, Virginia Peninsula Community College is acting out of an abundance of caution and care for our VPCC Gator Family and is closing all campuses and educational sites. The College will transition to remote operations and learning on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20, 2025, as follows:
  • The College will be operating fully remotely. Classes and services will continue online, but buildings are closed (except for designated/essential personnel).
  • All non-essential full-time employees are expected to telework as directed by their supervisor. 
  • No on campuses will be held, remote learning will be implemented, students should check Canvas or contact their professor.
  • VPCC Gator Alert: VPCC will modify operations due to winter weather on Feb. 19th and 20th. More information at www.vpcc.edu/alertupdates. Employees should check their VPCC email and students should check Canvas and their individual courses for additional information.
  • Additional Information in Email and Canvas: Due to the potential impacts of a significant winter weather event this week, Virginia Peninsula Community College is acting out of an abundance of caution and care for our VPCC Gator Family and is closing all campuses and educational sites. The College will transition to remote operations and learning on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20, 2025, as follows:
  • The College will be operating fully remotely. Classes and services will continue online, but buildings are closed (except for designated/essential personnel).
  • All non-essential full-time employees are expected to telework as directed by their supervisor. 
  • No on campuses will be held, remote learning will be implemented, students should check Canvas or contact their faculty member for additional course information and expectations.
  • College officials will continue to monitor the weather closely and will provide operational and educational status updates as necessary and appropriate. Please check your e-mail regularly for updates and monitor VPCC Gator Alert.
  • Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page. r faculty member for additional course information and expectations.
  • College officials will continue to monitor the weather closely and will provide operational and educational status updates as necessary and appropriate. Please check your e-mail regularly for updates and monitor VPCC Gator Alert.
  • Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.

• 22 January 2025 – College Reopening Alert (College Reopening 23 January 2025)
• 22 January 2025 – Weather Alert (College Closed Today)
  • VPCC GATOR ALERT: INCLEMENT WX: Due to the impacts of inclement weather, all Virginia Peninsula Community College campuses are closed today. All classes, events, and/or activities are cancelled. Essential employees report in accordance with schedule information provided by your supervisor. 
  • SACSCOC advisory visit activities will be conducted virtually for those who would like to participate. 
• 21 January 2025 10:26 AM – Weather Alert (College Closed, January 22, 2025)
  • VPCC GATOR ALERT: INCLEMENT WX: Due to the inclement weather, all Virginia Peninsula Community College campuses are closed tomorrow, January 22, 2025. All classes, events, and/or activities are cancelled. Essential employees report in accordance with schedule information provided by your supervisor. Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.
  • SACSCOC advisory visit activities will be conducted virtually for those who would like to participate. 
• 7 January 2025: 8:17 AM- Weather Alert (College Opening at 10:00 AM)
  • Due to the inclement weather that impacted much of the area, all VPCC campuses and educational sites will open today, 7 January 2025, at 10:00 AM. Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.
• 6 January 2025: 5:15 PM- Weather Alert (Delayed Opening 7 January 2025)
  • Due to the potential for additional inclement weather, as a precautionary measure, all VPCC campuses and educational sites will delay opening tomorrow, 7 January 2025. All campuses and educational sites are scheduled to open at 10:00 AM tomorrow (7 January 2025). College officials will continue to monitor the situation, and additional updates will be provided via VPCC Gator Alert and on this webpage. Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.
  • Faculty and staff are encouraged to check their email for additional information regarding meeting and/or event schedules.
  • VPCC GATOR ALERT: INCLEMENT WX: All Virginia Peninsula Community College campuses and educational sites will open tomorrow at 10:00 AM. All classes, events, and/or activities scheduled after opening will be conducted as scheduled. Employees report in accordance with schedule information provided by your supervisor.
• 6 January 2025: 8:12 AM- Weather Alert (College Opening at 10:00 AM)
  • Due to the inclement weather that impacted much of the area, all VPCC campuses and educational sites will open today, 6 January 2025, at 10:00 AM. Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.
• 5 January 2025: 3:16 PM- Weather Alert (Delayed Opening 6 January 2025)
  • Due to the potential for inclement weather, as a precautionary measure, all VPCC campuses and educational sites will delay opening tomorrow, 6 January 2025. All campuses and educational sites are scheduled to open at 10:00 AM tomorrow (6 January 2025). College officials will continue to monitor the situation, and additional updates will be provided via VPCC Gator Alert and on this webpage. Not receiving VPCC Gator Alerts, visit the VPCC Gator Alert Notification System link at the top of this page.
  • VPCC GATOR ALERT: INCLEMENT WX: All Virginia Peninsula Community College campuses and educational sites will open tomorrow at 10:00 AM. All classes, events, and/or activities scheduled after opening will be conducted as scheduled. Employees report in accordance with schedule information provided by your supervisor.