The Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce that parents, local businesses, visitors, community partners and others can now get the same UConn Alert text messages that students, faculty, and staff receive in the event of emergencies or other urgent situations.
 
Previously, messages about incidents ranging from weather-related schedule changes to power outages could only be received by people with a UConn “Net ID” code. Now, thanks to a new addition to UConn’s emergency communications toolbox, those messages can be received by anyone who texts “UCONNALERT” (one word, not case-sensitive) to 888-777.
 
Standard messaging and data rates may apply, and anyone who signs up can opt out by simply texting “STOP” to the same number. This is not a routine messaging tool, and those signing up will only receive urgent communications about situations with potential impact to health and safety. Whenever such a message is received, be sure to follow the guidance in the text alert, and visit alert.uconn.edu for additional information and updates.
 
For more information, contact: Capt. Chris Renshaw at 860-486-4925

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