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UGA Alert FAQs
02. What is a UGA Weather Alert?
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings are issued through the UGA Alert system. The message is sent to all […]
03. If am a student, faculty, or staff, do I need to sign up for UGA Alerts?
Students: Student email addresses are automatically registered in the UGA Alert system. Student cell phone numbers as listed in the […]
04. Who can issue a UGA Alert emergency notifications or timely warnings?
On the Athens campus, UGA Alert emergency notifications or timely warnings are usually sent by the UGA Police Department. Messages […]
05. Can anyone other than students, faculty, or staff sign up for UGA Alert?
UGA parents and campus affiliates can use the “UGA Parents and Campus Affiliates” login link at the top of the […]
06. Are UGA Alert notifications sent for non-emergencies?
UGA Alert will not be used for non-emergency notifications such as lane closures, inclement weather closings, localized building emergencies, situations […]
07. How often are UGA Alerts issued?
Most UGA Alert notifications are issued for weather events. The number of UGA Alert notifications will vary each year with […]
08. Who manages the UGA Alert system?
The UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness manages the UGA Alert system in collaboration with the UGA Police Department, UGA Marketing […]
09. What should I do if I receive a UGA Alert message?
Take the message seriously and follow the instructions provided in the message to take immediate action. Additional information will be […]
10. What number will appear on my caller ID and what email address is used for UGA Alert?
For voice calls, the number reflected on your caller ID will be 706-542-0111. Text messages may come from any of […]
11. Will I receive a notice even if I am off campus?
If you are registered for UGA Alert emergency notifications, you will receive alerts if issued, regardless of your location. If […]
12. What should I do if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is Issued?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warnings means that a storm capable of producing wind speeds of 58 miles per hour or greater […]
13. What do I do during a Flash Flood Warning?
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is either occurring or expected to be imminent. During a flood, water levels […]
14. How often is the UGA Alert system tested?
UGA Alert is tested twice a year—during the February statewide severe weather drill and again near the beginning of the […]
15. Are users purged from the system?
UGA parents and campus affiliates must login to their profile and choose to stop receiving messages. UGA students, faculty, and […]
16. If I have a Microsoft Teams phone, how do I make sure that I get a message from UGA Alert even when I am in a meeting?
To ensure you receive UGA Alert emergency calls, EITS recommends giving the UGA Alert number (706-542-0111) priority access in the […]
17. What if I have additional questions?
Call the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness at 706-542-5845 or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.prepare.uga.edu.
