Emergency Text Message System
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Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to register for this emergency notification system. Once registered, you will be alerted to any emergency on campus regardless of where you are—on, off or enroute to campus. This is the most secure way for the UB community to receive notifications critical to your safety and well being. In addition to receiving alerts in the event of a campus emergency, users can elect to receive notices concerning traffic and severe weather.
Simply click on the link embedded in the MyUB Portal page, "Campus Text Alert System," which will take you directly to a set-up page complete with instructions. Have your cell phone with you and turned on. Users can manage their personal accounts to make updates to their devices or contact information. For specific directions on logging in please click Log into the Emergency Text Messaging System.
Specific text message verbiage and their respective explanations can be found at TEXT MESSAGE EXPLANATIONS. The purpose for this standardized language is to provide emergency notification in the shortest time possible containing as much information as can be sent in a limited text message environment.
At least once a semester the system will be tested. The text message you receive during this test will state clearly that it is NOT an actual emergency. Please note, depending on your wireless service agreement a nominal charge may be incurred for receiving text messages.
If you experience any difficulties in setting up the "e2Campus" link, please contact the Office of Technology Services at ext. 6262.
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Text Message Explanations
Last updated on November 18, 2009.
Log into the Emergency Text Messaging System
Last updated on November 18, 2009.