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Notification Program

The Emory Emergency Notification program(PDF 41KB) is a multi-modal system for alerting students, staff, faculty and visitors of an emergency affecting the Emory community. The wide array of notification options affords Emory the flexibility to convey emergency information in the most appropriate manner and provides redundancy to help ensure the message gets out. Not all emergencies require all of the notification components to be engaged simultaneously.

Notification Components

eNotify text messages

How can I receive a text message?

Students and staff can access the Emergency Alert Information page by logging into OPUS or Peoplesoft. Simply enter your cell phone number and provider information. Be sure to update your information if you change your cell phone number or mobile carrier.

What if I forget to update?

You've got a lot on your mind. Each semester when students log into OPUS they will be automatically prompted to view and update emergency contact information. Staff will receive a reminder through Peoplesoft during annual benefits open enrollment.

Monthly Testing

Outdoor sirens, the public address system, and e-Notify text messages will be tested at noon on the first Wednesday of each month.  The CEPAR office will also send out a Twitter message to coincide with the monthly test.

What should I do if I hear a siren or receive a notification?

Be aware of your surroundings and take action to provide for your safety. Share the information with others around you who may not have received the message. If you need more information visit the Emory website or tune to your local television/radio station.



*Emory has the capacity to send emergency text messages to enrolled participants and continues to work with major carriers to provide timely delivery. Ultimate delivery of the message however depends heavily on the cell service provider, the coverage area and the cell signal. Because no single medium is 100% effective, Emory is committed to a multi-modal notification program.
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