Oxford College - Emory Emergency Notification Program

The Emory Emergency Notification program is a multi-modal system for alerting students, staff, faculty and visitors of an emergency affecting the Emory community. The wide array of notification options affords Emory the flexibility to convey emergency information in the most appropriate manner and provides redundancy to help ensure the message gets out. Not all emergencies require all of the notification components to be engaged simultaneously.

Notification Components

Outdoor Sirens/Public Address System
e-Notify system - text messages sent to your cell phone
Emory Email
Emory Emergency Information page

How can I receive a text message?

Students and staff can access the Emergency Alert Information page by logging into OPUS or Peoplesoft. Simply enter your cell phone number and provider information. Be sure to update your information should your emergency contact information change.

What if I forget to update?

You've got a lot on your mind. Each semester students login into OPUS will be automatically prompted to view and update emergency contact information. Staff will receive a reminder during annual benefits open enrollment.

Monthly Testing

Outdoor sirens, the public address system and e-Notify text messages will be tested at noon on the first Wednesday of each month.

What should I do if I hear a siren or receive a notification?

Be aware of your surroundings and take action to provide for your safety. Share the information with others around you who may not have received the message. If you need more information log onto Emory's Emergency Information page or tune to your local television/radio station.

_{*Emory has the capacity to send emergency text messages to enrolled participants and continues to work with major carriers to provide timely delivery. Ultimate delivery of the message however depends heavily on the cell service provider, the coverage area and the cell signal. Because no single medium is 100% effective, Emory is committed to a multi-modal notification program.}

March Marks Start of Active Tornado Season in Georgia
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
GEMA's Ready Georgia encourages all Georgians to prepare, plan and stay informed about tornado threats

ATLANTA (March 4, 2009) - Georgia has already experienced its first deadly tornadoes this year, claiming a life and causing harm and damage in 15 counties across the state. March marks the start of a three-month active tornado season in the Southeast, making now the time for Georgians to get ready by preparing, planning and staying informed with Ready Georgia, the state's emergency preparedness campaign.

"Tornadoes have terrorized both rural and urban areas in Georgia's recent history, making anyone vulnerable to their hazards," said Charley English, director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. "Just last March, an EF-2 tornado tore a six-mile path through the heart of downtown Atlanta. The next day, twisters ripped through Polk, Floyd, Jefferson, Burke, Butts and Bartow counties. Three people died as a result of these storms, and seven counties received a federal disaster declaration. These tragedies and others clearly demonstrate why every Georgian needs to be prepared."

Tornadoes have proven to be some of nature's most violent storms that can generate wind speeds of more than 250 mph and can appear out of nowhere with little warning. Being prepared to act quickly by having a plan in place and practicing how and where to take shelter is crucial to mitigating the effects of a tornado.

To help Georgia families and business prepare, plan and stay informed, Ready Georgia recommends taking the following steps during tornado season:

Prepare for a Tornado

Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a tornado hazard.
A tornado watch means a tornado is possible in your area.
A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted in your area, and you need to take shelter immediately.
Determine in advance where you will take shelter in case of a tornado warning. Storm cellars or basements provide the best protection.
Make sure NOAA Weather Radios are programmed correctly and prepare a Ready kit of supplies that may be needed following a tornado.
Plan to Take Shelter
If local authorities issue a tornado warning or if you see a funnel cloud, take shelter immediately.
If underground shelter is not available, go into an interior room on the lowest floor possible.
A vehicle, trailer or mobile home does not provide adequate protection. Plan to go quickly to a building with a strong foundation, if possible.
If shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area.
Stay Informed of Tornado Threats
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for official news and instructions as they become available.
After a tornado, stay out of damaged buildings and stay clear of downed power lines.
Help injured or trapped people. Check on others who may require special assistance, such as the elderly, children and people with disabilities.
Visit www.ready.ga.gov for more Georgia-specific tornado preparedness information and to create a customized Ready kit checklist and communications plan for your family or business.

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