Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s emergency alert system.
Where can I register for Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?
You will receive an enrollment notification sent to your ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email with a link to the . All active students, faculty, and staff automatically receive Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ messages through their ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email, but enrollment in the portal lets you add your cell number and optional alternate email addresses.
Enrollment emails are sent periodically to anyone who has not yet registered. Once enrolled, you can update your information at any time through the member portal.
What is Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?
Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a text-messaging system that sends emergency alerts to subscribers’ cell phones. Messages are brief and focus on potential threats affecting ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s main campus.
Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is one part of the university’s overall Emergency Notification System. Along with Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, the campus may also use the following communication methods during an emergency:
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- Siren/public address system: A pulse tone will sound, followed by a spoken message if needed. The pulse tone signals all students, faculty, and staff to check their ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email or the university website for more information.
- Campuswide email: Emergency details will be sent to all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student and employee email accounts.
- Phone trees: Key individuals will receive information and help share it within their departments when possible.
- WÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Radio: Emergency information may be broadcast as available on
Please Note: The campus siren/public address system is tested on the first Tuesday of each month. It sounds at 9:25 a.m. through Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and again at 10 a.m. through Coles County Emergency Services.
Who can sign up for Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ text messages?
All active ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students and employees are automatically enrolled through their campus email accounts. By registering in the member portal, you can add your current cell phone number and up to three additional mobile numbers to receive text alerts.
How soon will I begin receiving messages after registering?
Text alerts will begin as soon as you enter your cell number in the member portal. Email alerts to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ accounts are sent automatically, whether or not you enroll.
Can I register family and friends?
Yes. You can add up to three additional cell phone numbers for parents, spouses, or anyone you want to keep informed.
To add numbers, log in to the Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ portal, select My Profile (Edit), scroll to Contact Information, and enter the additional numbers under Text Msg #2, Text Msg #3, and Text Msg #4.
Are there any costs to register for Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ does not charge for Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. However, your cell carrier may charge for incoming text messages if you do not have a text-messaging plan. Check with your provider for details.
Why should I register?
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ uses multiple tools to communicate during emergencies, including sirens, email, the university website, and campus media. Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ adds another fast, direct way to reach you. Registering ensures you receive critical information as quickly as possible.
Will Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ever be used for non-emergency messages?
NO. Alert ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is only used for emergencies that require immediate attention.
How do I unsubscribe from text messages?
Yes. Reply 'STOP' to an emergency message to unsubscribe from future messages from AlertÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. You will continue to receive notifications to your campus email account.
If I unsubscribed from AlertÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ messages, can I resubscribe?
Yes. Send 'RESUME' to 89361 to resubscribe to AlertÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ messages. Additionally, confirm your phone number is listed correctly in the . You will continue to receive notifications to your campus email account.
Will Eastern test the system?
Yes. A test message is sent near the start of each fall and spring semester to make sure the system is functioning properly.
If I do not register, will I still receive emergency alerts through my ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email?
Yes. All active students, faculty, and staff will still receive alerts through their campus email accounts even if they do not register a cell phone number.