Buckeye Alert

Buckeye Alert - Emergency Notification System

The Ohio State University is continually working to ensure that its students, faculty, staff, and visitors are in the safest environment possible. It is for this reason that The Ohio State University has created a text message alert system for the public to stay informed of potential emergencies.

Emergency personnel are continually planning for an emergency response. By signing up for the emergency notification system, you can become involved in the planning process. The text message emergency notification system will allow phone lines to remain open for first responders and 9-1-1 callers. The emergency personnel will know that the public is informed and can focus on the situation.

Text message warnings will allow you to learn of emergency situations as soon as possible no matter where you are located. All you need is to have your cell phone.

In order to make sure the system is working properly in the event of an emergency, the system will be tested once or twice a year. During a test, subscribers will receive a test message. Besides the testing, you will only receive messages in the event of an emergency. You will not receive advertising or non-emergency messages.

The Ohio State University will maintain your information with the utmost security. They will not sell your information and will only use it for emergency notification. If an emergency situation should occur, text messages will be sent out with information of the situation and instructions to help protect you.

This system will only be activated in the event of a true emergency. It will be activated if a situation occurs or is imminent that has the potential of placing the safety and security of the entire campus community at risk. This will not be used as an early warning system for potentially severe weather or for notification of campus events. It will only be used when public safety and campus officials have determined that the campus community must take immediate action to remain safe and secure.

There is no cost to sign up for the text message service. Although there may be costs involved with receiving text messages depending on the service plan you have with your wireless provider. Please check your wireless plan to determine whether or not you will be charged for text message services. The Ohio State University is not responsible for any costs involved with your cellular service plan or cellular provider.

Please visit www.buckeyealert.osu.edu for more information and to sign up for this valuable service.