Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú is Eastern Illinois University’s emergency alert system.
Where can I register for Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú?
You will receive an enrollment notification sent to your Â鶹¹ú²ú email with a link to the . All active students, faculty, and staff automatically receive Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú messages through their Â鶹¹ú²ú email, but enrollment in the portal lets you add your cell number and optional alternate email addresses.
Enrollment emails are sent periodically to anyone who has not yet registered. Once enrolled, you can update your information at any time through the member portal.
What is Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú?
Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú is a text-messaging system that sends emergency alerts to subscribers’ cell phones. Messages are brief and focus on potential threats affecting Â鶹¹ú²ú’s main campus.
Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú is one part of the university’s overall Emergency Notification System. Along with Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú, the campus may also use the following communication methods during an emergency:
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- Siren/public address system: A pulse tone will sound, followed by a spoken message if needed. The pulse tone signals all students, faculty, and staff to check their Â鶹¹ú²ú email or the university website for more information.
- Campuswide email: Emergency details will be sent to all Â鶹¹ú²ú student and employee email accounts.
- Phone trees: Key individuals will receive information and help share it within their departments when possible.
- WÂ鶹¹ú²ú Radio: Emergency information may be broadcast as available on
Please Note: The campus siren/public address system is tested on the first Tuesday of each month. It sounds at 9:25 a.m. through Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú and again at 10 a.m. through Coles County Emergency Services.
Who can sign up for Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú text messages?
All active Â鶹¹ú²ú students and employees are automatically enrolled through their campus email accounts. By registering in the member portal, you can add your current cell phone number and up to three additional mobile numbers to receive text alerts.
How soon will I begin receiving messages after registering?
Text alerts will begin as soon as you enter your cell number in the member portal. Email alerts to Â鶹¹ú²ú accounts are sent automatically, whether or not you enroll.
Can I register family and friends?
Yes. You can add up to three additional cell phone numbers for parents, spouses, or anyone you want to keep informed.
To add numbers, log in to the Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú portal, select My Profile (Edit), scroll to Contact Information, and enter the additional numbers under Text Msg #2, Text Msg #3, and Text Msg #4.
Are there any costs to register for Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú?
Â鶹¹ú²ú does not charge for Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú. However, your cell carrier may charge for incoming text messages if you do not have a text-messaging plan. Check with your provider for details.
Why should I register?
Â鶹¹ú²ú uses multiple tools to communicate during emergencies, including sirens, email, the university website, and campus media. Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú adds another fast, direct way to reach you. Registering ensures you receive critical information as quickly as possible.
Will Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú ever be used for non-emergency messages?
NO. Alert Â鶹¹ú²ú is only used for emergencies that require immediate attention.
How do I unsubscribe from text messages?
Yes. Reply 'STOP' to an emergency message to unsubscribe from future messages from AlertÂ鶹¹ú²ú. You will continue to receive notifications to your campus email account.
If I unsubscribed from AlertÂ鶹¹ú²ú messages, can I resubscribe?
Yes. Send 'RESUME' to 89361 to resubscribe to AlertÂ鶹¹ú²ú messages. Additionally, confirm your phone number is listed correctly in the . You will continue to receive notifications to your campus email account.
Will Eastern test the system?
Yes. A test message is sent near the start of each fall and spring semester to make sure the system is functioning properly.
If I do not register, will I still receive emergency alerts through my Â鶹¹ú²ú email?
Yes. All active students, faculty, and staff will still receive alerts through their campus email accounts even if they do not register a cell phone number.