Public Safety Emergency Alert

Public Safety Emergency Alert. Public safety alerts are less severe than imminent threat alerts. Public safety officials at any level of government may issue emergency AWNs to the public prior to during or after incidents.

Government Alerts are supported when using a SIM card from a supported carrier. The intent of a Public Safety Alert is to provide information to enable members of the college community to protect themselves and to prevent similar crimes from occurring. Evacuation notices bio-terrorism alerts boil water notices severe weather and missing child reports.

Community members students faculty staff and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and safety-related incidents to the Office of Public Safety in a timely manner.

Public safety officials at any level of government may issue emergency AWNs to the public prior to during or after incidents. Residents with land-based telephone lines may also receive notifications depending on the type of incident or event. Public alerting is a shared responsibility among all orders of government. This is a multidisciplinary field that involves risk-based assessments resource coordination and advocacy work.