Start the new semester by checking your enrollment in emergency alerts

As we begin a new year and a new semester, now is a great time to confirm you are enrolled in emergency alerts from UC Public Safety so you can receive critical information as quickly as possible.

The Public Safety Department uses emergency alerts to notify students, faculty and staff if an event is currently occurring or imminently threatening the campus. This is the quickest way to communicate with the campus, as the system sends a text message, email and Bearcat Guardian notification, in addition to publishing on electronic signage, college cable TV, desktop computers and social media.

The department may use the alert system in the event of severe winter weather, an active attacker, a campus closure because of a power or water outage, a chemical emergency or another police emergency.

Faculty and staff members of the university must self-register in emergency alerts using the UC Directory system. It is important to note that you must have a cell phone number listed in your directory account and you must check yes when asked about receiving emergency notifications. Your cell phone number will not be public if you add it to your directory account. 

Students are automatically enrolled in emergency alerts, however, students must add their cell phone number as the “emergency text” number in their Catalyst account.

Affiliates of the university and parents can also enroll in emergency alerts. Instructions are available online regarding enrollment.

If you have questions or need help with your enrollment, please contact Public Safety at 513-556-4900 or publicsafety@uc.edu.