News Release
UDM unveils new emergency alert system
University of Detroit Mercy has joined Wayne County's Department of Homeland Security Countrywide Alert System to provide students, faculty and staff an emergency alert system to enhance campus safety.
Beginning last month, faculty, staff and students have had the opportunity to register to receive e-mails and voice or text messages on the cell phones or "smart phones" during emergencies on any of the three campuses. In the event of an emergency, messages are transmitted immediately to any or all campuses based on the issues at hand.
UDM has provided Wayne County with the University e-mail addresses ("udmercy.edu") of all students, faculty, and staff, which will only be used for this purpose. Alerts may also be sent to participants via cell phones, landlines, and pagers. The free program is funded by federal Homeland Security grants and Birmingham-based Codespear has provided the software.
According to Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano, the system, "Better meets the demands of those who rely on a cell phone or home computer for instant communication."
University students, faculty and staff can register different devices by logging into http://www.udmercy.edu/publicsafety/e alerts/index.htm.
Contact UDM's Help Desk at http://helpdesk.udmercy.edu or 313-993-1500 if you have any questions or need assistance in changing your contact information.
Release date: March 17, 2008
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