USU
launches emergency system
January 16,2009— Students, faculty and staff on the
Utah State University Logan campus can now sign up to
receive emergency alerts through the USU Emergency Alert
system.
"In case of an emergency on campus, the USU Emergency
Alert system will allow us to contact a large number
of people in a short amount of time," said Steve Mecham,
USU director of public safety. "Those who sign up can
be contacted by cell phone, text, land line and e-mail."
The system is currently set up for the Logan campus
community, but will eventually spread to all USU campuses
across the state.
Signing up in Self Service Banner allows the campus
community to receive notification of campus threats
to personal safety. These threats may include fires,
snow closures, building closures, evacuations, and severe
weather.
"Signing up for USU Emergency Alert isn't only important,
it's necessary," said Gary Chambers, vice president
of student services. "The Emergency Alert system is
part of the campus safety initiative aimed at keeping
students, faculty and staff informed and safe."
The system was instituted in response to incidents
in places around the country ranging from college campuses
to churches, grade schools and malls.
"These all serve as notice that it can happen anywhere,"
Mecham said. "In any disaster people need to know what
is going on, what to do and when it is safe to return."
The campus safety Web site can be accessed from the
university home page at www.usu.edu
or by going directly to www.usu.edu/campussafety.
More information on the Emergency Alert system, including
frequently asked questions, can be accessed at www.usu.edu/alert.
Anyone associated with the university is encouraged
to visit these Web sites and learn more about the program
and how to stay informed.
To sign up to receive voice, text and email alerts
log into USU Access and follow these instructions:
To sign up for voice and text alerts:
* Log into USU Access and select Personal Information
* Select View/Update Emergency Alert Phone Numbers
* Enter up to 5 voice and text message contact numbers
To sign up for email alerts:
Your preferred email will also be used to send you
an alert. Please update it in USU Access.
* Log into USU Access and select Personal Information
* Select Update E-mail Addresses
* Follow the instructions on that page
The system will be tested on Jan. 29.
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