On Tuesday, Aug. 31, TCU will test the TCU Alert emergency mass communication system, which includes:
- Phone
- Text
- Email communication
- Indoor speakers
- Outdoor loudspeakers
- Emergency lighting
The test message will go to all email addresses and cell phones listed for faculty, staff and students. The test will simulate how we will communicate during an emergency situation, and all methods will deploy in rapid succession, so recipients may receive an email at the same time as they receive a call or text. We anticipate the test to last approximately two minutes.
These tests are routinely conducted to ensure the system functions as intended and that all audiences are familiar with it. This test will be the first this year to ensure all systems function as intended.
You should reply “Yes” to confirm receipt through one of the methods.
Confirming receipt of an emergency notification is important for two reasons: most importantly, it notifies the university that you are aware of the emergency and can follow any instructions to remain safe.
Secondarily, your response signals the system to suspend additional planned cycles of calling, texting and emailing – TCU’s emergency response calls for at least two cycles. In an emergency, the system deploys all methods within a communication cycle in rapid succession – in fact, within seconds. You may still receive notices after replying, “Yes,” until the system completes a full cycle of outreach.
Be sure to update your contact information.
The TCU Alert system pulls contact information from an internal database maintained by TCU for faculty, staff and students. You may update that information through my.tcu.edu by clicking on the My Employee Center tile, then Personal Details and then Contact Details. You will see your contact information and may edit mobile, business or permanent/home numbers and select your preferred method of communication.
TCU is committed to providing a safe environment, and we know that safety is the result of careful attention to operations and everyone’s willingness to be prepared should an emergency arise. Review TCU Alert FAQs for more information.