Announcements

FROM: Sharon Elkettani RE: TEST: CAL U EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Sent:
9/28/2015 1:34:15 PM
To: Students, Faculty, Staff

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

HELP US TEST THE CAL U ALERT SYSTEM

 

A TEST of the Cal U Alert System is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2015.  The test will occur between 11:45 a.m. and noon.

 

The Cal U Alert System has been expanded to deliver:

·         Text alerts to registered participants;

·         E-mail to all campus accounts;

·         Updates to the Cal U website, www.calu.edu;

·         Desktop alerts to University computers.

These methods of communication will keep you informed in case of an emergency on or near campus.

 

DURING THE TEST:

Text and e-mail messages, as well as the desktop alert, will announce that we are conducting a test, and you will be directed to the Cal U website.  PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE, www.calu.edu, so we can determine the effect of increased traffic during an emergency.

 

In an actual emergency, the Cal U website typically will be your most complete source for information.  Check the “NEWS” carousel at the bottom of the homepage for emergency information and updates.  (In certain cases, emergency information may replace the entire homepage.)

 

TO REGISTER FOR ALERTS:

 

Register online to receive emergency text alerts.  HAVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE WITH YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER.  Then follow these steps:

 

·         Go to the Cal U website and click on “QUICK LINKS”.

 

·         Click on the “Cal U Text Alert Registration” link.

 

·         You will be prompted to log in using your username and password.  (This is the same username and password used to log onto your computer or for e-mail access.)

 

·         At the Cal U Alerts page, provide the requested information under the New User Sign-Up Form.

 

·         During the sign-up process, a four-digit validation code will be sent to your phone via text.  You MUST enter this validation code on the sign-up form to complete your registration.  (NOTE: An unvalidated phone number will NOT receive text messages from Cal U Alerts).

 

If you have questions, please contact Sharon Elkettani at extension 4417 or elkettani@calu.edu.