The annual fall UGA Alert test scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, at 11:10 a.m. for the Athens campus has been postponed. The test for the Griffin, Gwinnett, Tifton, and Skidaway campus was conducted as planned. OEP requests the University community on those campuses to complete a short survey. The feedback assists OEP in providing the most effective methods for alerting the UGA community of emergencies.
If a test had been issued, the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) encourages all faculty, staff, students and visitors to acknowledge the notifications when activated. If possible, you are encouraged to physically execute your building evacuation plan. At a minimum, you should pause to reflect on the steps you would take should an actual building evacuation be required. Know at least two ways to exit your frequently visited buildings. If you have mobility limitations and need assistance to safely evacuate your space, you should communicate your needs to those around you. Our office can also assist with creating individualized emergency plans for those with disabilities.
Prior to the test, it is important that faculty, staff and students review their contact information in the UGA Alert system to ensure their phone number, email address, and notification preferences are accurate.
Students are automatically enrolled to receive emergency text messages. Any student who does not wish to receive UGA Alert emergency text messages may opt out at ugaalert.uga.edu. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up to receive UGA Alert emergency messages via text and other methods at ugaalert.uga.edu.
UGA Alert messages are sent through text, email, and phone call; posted on X (formerly Twitter) at @UGAAlert, @Universityofga, and @UGAOEP; posted on the main UGA webpage and on the UGA emergency page; displayed on digital screens in various campus buildings; activated on the UGA desktop alerting app; and sent as push notifications through the UGA Safe mobile app.
