Information about the JCU Alert Emergency Notification System

John Carroll University has augmented its Emergency Notification System with a messaging service that will instantly and simultaneously distribute brief messages in situations posing imminent physical threats to the university community.  By using Short Messaging System (SMS) technology, the system can convey messages to registered mobile phones, Blackberries, wireless PDAs, smart phones and satellite phones even in times when traditional phone and e-mail networks are congested due to increased volume. The system also delivers email and voice messages to insure the widest notification possible.

JCU’s Campus Safety Services and other authorized departments will use the JCU Alert system to provide notification of situations posing imminent, physical threats to the JCU community.  This mass notification system complements the existing JCU Emergency Notification System, which includes e-mails, phone mail announcements, and indoor fire alarms. The emergency notification system will be used in circumstances posing grave physical danger, and use of the system will be followed by announcements in all of the university’s existing emergency notification channels. 

In addition to emergency notification, you have the option of receiving notifications and announcements on weather cancellations & delays.

To register:

• Make sure you have your cell phone on hand.
• Go to the login page.
• Login using your JCU username and password.
• Click “Log in,” then use the username and password you just created.
• Delete your information and update as desired.

Please Note:

• This service is completely voluntary.
• You are responsible for messaging charges from your wireless service provider.
• Your information is not shared with nor sold to third parties.
  

John Carroll University does not warrant the successful delivery of each message to each individual recipient.  The service depends on the individual e-mail systems, cellular and mobile phone carriers to deliver SMS & e-mail messages to each recipient.  There may be a charge by your cell phone provider to receive SMS messages.