EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

How will I be notified of an emergency?  

• SMS Text (Connect-ED)
• ALERTUS Emergency Beacons
• Email (Connect-ED)
• Voicemail (Connectl-ED)
• Life University Website Homepage Banner at www.life.edu
• Daily LIFE Wires
  

 Life University has adopted the Connect-ED System for primary dissemination of information regarding emergencies.

 CONNECT-ED (SMS Text, Email, Voice Messaging)

• What is Connect-ED? Connect-ED is an emergency messaging system that sends SMS text messages and voice/voicemail messages directly to your cell phone, as well as an email notification, in the event of an emergency. It will NOT be used for routine communications.

• How do I ensure that I am enrolled to receive the emergency text messages? You MUST validate your phone number and email address to be contacted in the event of an emergency and ensure it is updated.  If you change either your phone number or email simply log in to Web-Advisor and click on “Address and Emergency Notification Information” to update your information.

• What does it cost? The only cost is the amount your cell phone company may charge you to receive a text message - usually just a few cents. However, Life University will ONLY use the Connect-ED system for emergency notifications, NOT routine communications or announcements.

• Who else will have access to my cell phone number or email? No one. The cell phone number or email you provide for your messaging will remain confidential and will NOT be released to anyone else.

• What if my cell phone number changes? You must update your cell phone number by going to the “Address and Emergency Notification Information” link on the Life University Web-Advisor site. Your number can be removed from the system, however this is NOT recommended.

• How will I be alerted if I don’t have a cell phone? Alert notifications will continue to be sent via ALERTUS Emergency Beacons, University email, and the Life University website  home page banner.  However, text messaging offers contact to the greatest amount of people in the least amount of time.

• Can my family sign up for Connect-ED? At this point, Connect-ED is only intended to reach students, faculty and staff.  However, you may choose to enter up to three telephone numbers in the system, which provides designated fields for home, business and cell numbers.

• What kinds of messages will I get through Connect-ED? We will only send you a text message in the event of an emergency. The system is NOT used for routine communications.

If you have any other questions about the Connect-ED system or updating your information, please contact Craig Dekshenieks, Dir. Communications, x2833.

ALERTUS Emergency Beacons

ALERTUS Beacons mounted in prominent locations throughout the campus will flash lights and sound alarms to capture the attention of building occupants at a distance. They will also display a message in the event of an emergency which will indicate the nature of the emergency and/or suggest an appropriate response.

WEBSITE

When an incident occurs, the Life University Communication Department posts updates of the situation via the homepage banner on the Life University website. This information can be viewed at www.life.edu.

EMAIL

LIFE Wire emails are sent to announce emergencies, provide response instructions and report updates.