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.
For Technical Assistance please contact famualert@famu.edu
What is the FAMU Alert Communication System?
FAMU ALERT is the University's comprehensive Emergency Notification System. 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.) There are many components of the system that provide
redundant layers of notification to ensure the widest possible distribution of the
message, and these system components are regularly tested to ensure proper functionality.
Upon receiving a report of a dangerous or emergency situation, campus officials will
confirm the threat. These situations may include, but are not limited to: law enforcement
issues; hazardous material release; and hazardous weather affecting a FAMU campus.
As soon as FAMU officials confirm that a significant emergency or dangerous situation
exists, they will prioritize the safety of the campus community, determine what information
to release about the situation, and begin the notification process. The University
may not immediately issue a notification for a confirmed emergency or dangerous situation
if doing so would compromise efforts to assist a victim, contain the emergency, respond
to the emergency, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Examples of situations where
university officials may activate the emergency notification system the university
community include, but are not limited to:
Active law enforcement incidents：
- Gas leaks
- 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
How Will I Be Notified?
Components of the FAMU ALERT system vary by campus and include:
- University Email – Upon activation of the FAMU ALERT system, students, faculty, and staff will, by default, receive notifications of emergencies or incidents via their university email addresses. This is the primary method of communication delivery unless otherwise switched to an alternate email address or text messaging by an authorized university official.
- Text Message - Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to keep their emergency contact information, including phone numbers, up to date within the Irattler system to accurately receive FAMU ALERT text messages during emergencies.
- FAMU Alerts Page - Emergency messages will be broadcast to the "FAMU Alerts" page, which provides active university status updates. This website is the best place to receive the most thorough, accurate, and up-to-date information during an emergency.
- Outdoor Notifications (Main Campus) - Notification through the activation of outdoor sirens, providing different tones, and loud voice messages audible by outdoor populations throughout the main campus.
- FAMU APP: Individuals logged into the FAMU App can receive FAMU ALERT messages via push notifications on their phone devices.
- Social Media: FAMU ALERT information may be published on the university's official Twitter and Facebook accounts.
- Alternate Phone Numbers and Emails: Individuals may be notified via the alternate phone numbers and emails listed in Irattler and the Everbridge system.
- Nixle Channels: Everbridge Nixle channels may be used as a redundancy during emergencies to ensure parents, visitors, vendors, fans, and other individuals without university credentials can receive emergency information when warranted.
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.
