Spring Semester TEST of CornellALERT Notification System
On Wednesday, February 4th, beginning at 12:10 p.m., Cornell University will conduct tests of its Emergency Mass Notification (EMN) systems. Tests will include CornellALERT notifications sent through voice and text messaging, email, CUView digital screens, posts on social media platforms, and by sirens and public address systems.
EMN systems are critical for emergency response. To stay informed during an emergency, all Cornell community members are strongly encouraged to provide emergency contact information and opt in to receive text or voice alerts on their personal cell phone at https://emergency.cornell.edu/alert/
Cornell is committed to protecting the health and safety of its students, faculty, and staff. Emergency communications are designed to alert authorities and the campus community when an emergency occurs and to provide instructions for any necessary response. Learn more about emergency preparedness and familiarize yourself with emergency actions and public safety terms by watching this short video.
If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Public Safety at publicsafety@cornell.edu or 607-255-1111.
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter can be beautiful in upstate New York, but we want you to be prepared for the cold, snow, and ice. Take a look at our Winter Weather Preparedness page for information on how the University operates during inclement weather events. Proper footwear, clothing, and cold weather outerwear will be important as you travel around campus, and please be prepared if you have to drive in winter weather conditions. More winter weather preparedness information can be found on the National Weather Service Winter Weather Safety site.
The Division of Public Safety wants to help you build connections to important campus resources and services. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with emergency actions and public safety terms by viewing the short emergency preparedness video below. View Cornell’s emergency action guide and emergency preparedness information to better prepare.
Audio transcript from Emergency Preparedness at Cornell video
What to do in an Emergency
CALL 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property. From cellular phones call Cornell Police at 607-255-1111 or use a Blue Light or indoor emergency phone.
Refer to the Emergency Action Guide for detailed information on what to do in an emergency. Take time to read through the guides in advance, so you know what actions to take when a crisis occurs.
Emergency Notifications
CornellALERT is the university’s emergency notification system and is used for situations involving an immediate threat to the safety of the community.
You can receive alerts on your cellular phone if you have enrolled your phone number or installed the Rave Guardian app and activated it for the Cornell Ithaca Campus. All CornellALERT messages are sent to @cornell.edu e-mail addresses of current students, employees, and affiliates. The emergency.cornell.edu website displays all active CornellALERT messages and provides additional information.
If you receive a CornellALERT message you should promptly follow the directions given in the message and monitor emergency.cornell.edu for additional information.
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