Test of alert system set for Jan. 20: What you need to know
As part of the continuous assessment of泭 protocols and procedures, campus officials will test the CU 勒貊勛圖 alerts system at approximately 12:15 p.m. (MST) on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The annual testing, required by a federal law known as the泭Clery Act, involves checking the universitys systems for sending text messages, emails, social media posts, computer desktop alerts, push notifications to the泭CU 勒貊勛圖 Safe app and website announcements. CU 勒貊勛圖 conducts alert tests each semester to ensure the university stays current with best practices and maintains readiness to respond in case of emergencies.
Before the Jan. 20 test, students, faculty and staff members should check their Buff Portal or MyCUInfo accounts to make sure their contact information is up to date.
The information below outlines how to ensure you receive emergency notifications, the types of emergency notifications the campus provides, and how to stay informed about off-campus incidents.
How to receive CU 勒貊勛圖 alerts
泭泭CU 勒貊勛圖 Safe app
CU 勒貊勛圖 also offers the泭CU 勒貊勛圖 Safe app, a centralized place to receive campus alerts, access safety tools and learn how the university communicates during emergencies.
The app includes an in-app Safety Toolbox with alerts training videos and resources that explain CU 勒貊勛圖s three levels of alerts: Emergency Alerts to keep you safe, Safety Alerts to help you be aware and CU Advisories to keep you informed.
Community members are encouraged to visit the泭resources page to better understand alert types, what actions to take and how the university shares critical safety information. The CU 勒貊勛圖 Safe app is available for download on泭 and泭.泭
Students should consult the泭. Faculty, staff and others with university email accounts (colorado.edu) can consult the泭. CU 勒貊勛圖 employees can now泭opt to receive alerts in languages other than English. This service is泭also available to students.
CU 勒貊勛圖 partners who have cu.edu, cufund.org, cusys.edu, ucdenver.edu or cuanschutz.edu email domains must register and maintain their information on the CU 勒貊勛圖泭.
Affiliates who are not students, faculty or staff and do not have a CU email domain can opt in to receive CU 勒貊勛圖 text alerts by texting泭cuaffiliate to 67283. Registration expires one year after opting in and must be renewed annually. You may text泭STOP at any time to 67283 to be removed. As a member of CU 勒貊勛圖 Alerts, you will receive text notifications for campuswide events.
If there is a true ongoing campus threat to personal safety or a campus closure, a campuswide alert will be sent using one or more of the available communication methods. Text messaging is the preferred method, as it reaches the most individuals in the least amount of time.
After the scheduled test, if you believe you should have received an alert and did not, or if you need help signing up for the system, please email the泭Emergency Management泭team.
What are CU Emergency Alerts?
CU 勒貊勛圖 issues emergency notifications, called泭CU Emergency Alerts, to the campus community when there is a confirmed immediate threat to the safety of those on or泭near campus, particularly in areas with high student populations.
Such threats may include an active harmer, a natural disaster, severe weather or other time-sensitive life safety concerns. CU Emergency Alerts can also be used in the event of campus closures or delayed starts.
Other notifications: CU Safety Alerts and CU Advisories
The university uses泭three levels of emergency notification.
In addition to CU Emergency Alerts, campus officials issue泭CU Safety Alerts (timely warnings) in accordance with the泭
For non-immediate threats or incidents that may impact daily life on campus, CU 勒貊勛圖 issues泭CU Advisories.
What about off-campus emergencies?
Campus community members who live off campus or spend significant time off campus may want to stay informed about nearby incidents and safety concerns.泭This article explains how the university responds to off-campus incidents in areas with high student populations and provides guidance on staying informed.
The city of 勒貊勛圖 and 勒貊勛圖 County distribute emergency alerts through a system called泭(Everbridge). Community members with 勒貊勛圖 addresses are泭automatically enrolled. Those who live outside 勒貊勛圖 but want to receive alerts泭 separately.
The university encourages all community members to follow泭 and泭 on X (formerly Twitter). The CU 勒貊勛圖 Police Department is part of the泭Division of Public Safety.
The 勒貊勛圖 Police Department and 勒貊勛圖 Fire-Rescue also maintain social media channels for nonemergency information. Local news media can also be a reliable resource, particularly when misinformation is circulating.
For more information about emergency management at CU 勒貊勛圖, visit the泭Emergency Management website or泭email the team. Emergency Management also provides a list of泭common emergency definitions, which is linked on the CU 勒貊勛圖 Alerts website.
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