SU Alert Emergency Message System in Operation
Shippensburg University has implemented a emergency messaging system as one of its communication methods in the event of a crisis or emergency that poses an immediate and life-threatening danger to the campus community.
After the Virginia Tech tragedy, University President William N. Ruud asked for a review of all policies related to a crisis or emergency. In addition to our current methods, including e-mails, website and Hotline, a text-messaging system was a major focus. The system was implemented in 2007 and all members of the campus community are urged to register.
To register, students and employees may login to the Emergency Text Messaging System with Ship e-mail address and password. Enter up to 3 mobile phone numbers and/or 3 email addresses. Your Ship email address is automatically registered. If you change cell numbers or providers, please return to your page and make the changes.
Alerts will be sent to registered text devices, registered email addresses and campus workstations. If an alert is sent, it is vital that you follow instructions in the message. The message length is limited but will provide needed information. The system is, for now, the quickest communication method in a crisis and is an effective way to contact individuals off-campus. It is not the only way, however, as we will continue to use current and add other methods to provide information. Other communications methods continue to be reviewed include an emergency broadcast system on our internal television system, intercoms in all buildings, an outdoor public address system, and digital display units throughout campus.
Individuals with questions or suggestions for ways to communicate with the campus may contact Dr. Peter M. Gigliotti, executive director for university communications and marketing, via e-mail at pmgigl@ship.edu or by calling 477-1202.