The Ursinus emergency notification system for students, faculty and staff utilizes mobile phones, landline phones and campus email addresses. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent to the campus community by phone call, text message, and/or email. All students and employees are automatically enrolled with their Ursinus email address and mobile phone number if provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of alerts will be sent?
The purpose of the emergency alert system is to provide immediate information about a life threatening imminent danger.
2. What if my phone number or email address changes?
The system is only as good as the information you provide. If your contact information changes, please visit your profile and update your information as soon as possible.
3. Will my contact information be shared with others
No. The information that you provide will be used only for this Organization for notification purposes. We will not give or sell your contact or location information to any vendor or other organization.
4. Who sends the alerts?
Campus Safety dispatchers are able to send immediate notifications to the campus community. Follow-up information and notifications will be coordinated with College Communications.
5. What times of day will alerts be sent?
Emergencies can happen at any time and it is our goal to send you critical information as quickly as possible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
6. How can I prepare for emergencies?
For more information about what to do during an emergency, visit www.Ready.gov