Test of UT Alert Scheduled for Friday
The university plans to test the UT Alert mass notification system at 1:10 p.m. Friday, February 17.
Dabney-Buehler Reopened, Work Underway to Fix Piping
A gas leak was reported last night at Dabney-Buehler Hall on the Hill.
UT Alert Test Set for 1:10 p.m. Friday, January 29
The university plans to test the UT Alert mass notification system at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, January 29. A recent upgrade to the UT Alert system allows the university to send emergency notification messages to computer desktops through the new Alertus client software. This new feature also will be part of Friday’s test. All computers
Test of the New Desktop Notification System Set for 3:00 p.m. December 17
Among the recent upgrades to the UT Alert mass notification system is the new Alertus desktop notification system. Once they have installed the system, faculty, staff, and students will receive the same message sent through the UT Alert mass notification system on their computer monitor.
Download Alertus for Expanded Safety Alert Coverage
In addition to the recent upgrades to UT Alert that have improved text delivery speed and added digital signs and campus cable television, the newest way to receive emergency messages is on your computer monitor. The same message that goes out as a UT Alert text will appear on your desktop computer. Download the Alertus
UT Alert and Safety Notices 101
UT Police Department has received some questions about how they notify students about emergency situations that occur on or around our campus. There is also ongoing confusion about the difference between UT Alert text and e-mail messages and the e-mails that everyone receives that always start with “Safety Notice” in the subject line.
Practice is Key to Effective Emergency Response
Effective campus response to an emergency depends on being prepared. Just like playing a musical instrument or sport, prior knowledge and practice make a difference in performance. Drills are important to ensure effective response in high-stress situations.
UT Alert Test Set for 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, September 2
The university plans to test the UT Alert text and e-mail messaging system at 1:10 p.m. today. To ensure that the entire campus receives notification during an emergency, the UT Alert system sends messages to every student, faculty, and staff e-mail account.
UTPD Introduces New Custom Safety Features for Campus Community
Improvements to the UT Alert emergency messaging system have provided the campus community with new features to help enhance safety and improve two-way communication with the UT Police Department.
Are You Prepared for Tornado Season?
Tornado season is quickly approaching. Do you know what to do when a tornado warning is issued for areas that include our campus? The university will send UTAlert text and e-mail messages to all campus community subscribers and activate the emergency blue phones when a tornado warning has been issued for the campus area. Make
Today’s UT Alert Test
Earlier this afternoon, the university tested the text messaging and e-mail messaging portions of its UT Alert notification system. If you did not receive the messages, visit the UT Alert page and verify your account information. UT Alert messages are sent only during serious emergencies that require you to act immediately or to be aware
Have You Signed Up for UT Alert?
Did you get your UT Alert text message or e-mail message yesterday? The bank robbery at the University Center and subsequent evacuation prompted distribution of UT Alert messages to all subscribers. UT Alert is the campus notification system that allows the university to notify students, faculty, and staff via text message or e-mail message about