FAMU Alert
FAMU ALERT is a communications system/application (Everbridge) that provides timely
and accurate information about emergency situations that can impact the university.
It's free for students, faculty, and staff.
Steps to set-up your account:
- Download the Everbridge app.
- Search for FAMUALERT.
- Complete the FAMU Campus Alerts registration form and verify that your contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, is accurate.
- Under "Manage My Profile" allow push notifications and customize your notification preferences, choosing how you'd like to receive alerts (e.g., text, phone call, email, app, weather alerts opt-in).
You can also log in via the website.
What is the FAMU Alert Communication System?
FAMU ALERT is a communications system/application (Everbridge) that provides timely and accurate information about emergency situations that can impact the university. The purpose is to keep the campus safe and informed during an emergency. FAMU’s Department of Emergency Management, Police Department, and Communications team work together to provide timely and accurate information to the FAMU community (students, faculty, staff, family, alumni, etc.) and determine which communications tools are used during an emergency. Examples of situations where text messages, calls, e-mails might be sent include, but are not limited to:
- bomb threats
- gas leak
- chemical spills
- significant traffic or parking issues due to first response activity
- extreme weather alerts
- dangerous situations involving an immediate threat to the FAMU community
FAQs
This application allows you to receive notifications via phone calls, text messaging, e-mail, and more based on your selected location. FAMU ALERT is a communications application that provides timely and accurate information about emergency situations that could impact the university. The goal is to help keep the campus safe and informed during an emergency.
Generally, e-mails and text messages will be used only for events that present an imminent danger to the campus community or that significantly impact university operations. FAMU understands that some FAMU ALERT members may be charged for receiving text messages, and therefore will use text messages judiciously.
If you opt-out, you will receive an email to your FAMU.edu email address only.
The application is only as good as the information you provide. Please login and keep your contact information updated.
The application is used by over 100 universities and colleges and protects over 2 million students in times of emergencies.
