FAU Alert

FAU alert

What is it?

FAU Alert is the University's alert and notification system that informs the University community of potential or actual emergency events or threats. The University recognizes that no single method of communication will reach everyone, everywhere, every time. Therefore, FAU Alert comprises several tools, including blast e-mails, text messages, call-outs, outdoor warning sirens, and more. See the "More about FAU Alert" section below. 

Depending on your mobile phone/data plan, your carrier may charge you a fee to receive FAU Alert messages when modules such as text messaging are utilized.

Please direct any questions regarding the FAU Alert System to  em@fau.edu 

How do I sign up?

Log into MyFAU at https://myfau.fau.edu/, Click successively on "FAU Self-Service (OWLS)" Click "Personal Information" Select "Update FAU Alert Telephone Numbers" and follow the instructions. Do not forget to click "Submit" to save your changes.

Log into Workday (http://workday.fau.edu/) Click "Personal Information" At the bottom of the screen under "External Links", select "FAU Alert System" Lastly, complete and submit the form

Review the Non-FAU Entity Alerting section for further information.

How do I remove my information?

Log into MyFAU at https://myfau.fau.edu/, Click successively on "FAU Self-Service (OWLS)" Click "Personal Information" Select "Update FAU Alert Telephone Numbers" and follow the instructions. Do not forget to click "Submit" to save your changes.

Log into Workday (http://workday.fau.edu/) Click "Personal Information" At the bottom of the screen under "External Links", select "FAU Alert System" Lastly, complete and submit the form

For individuals wishing to no longer receive emergency notifications through the FAU Alert System, please complete the following: 1. Visit the Office of Information Technology's Help Desk 2. Complete the form for "Application Support - FAU Alert Phone Removal (NON-FAU Entity)" 3. Submit Request

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More about FAU Alert...

Log into MyFAU at https://myfau.fau.edu/,
Click successively on "FAU Self-Service (OWLS)"
Click "Personal Information"
Select"Update FAU Alert Telephone Numbers" and follow the instructions.
Do not forget to click "Submit" to save your changes.

Log into Workday (http://workday.fau.edu/)
Click "Personal Information"
At the bottom of the screen under "External Links", select "FAU Alert System"
Lastly, complete and submit the form

Review the Non-FAU Entity Alerting section for further information.

Log into MyFAU at https://myfau.fau.edu/,
Click successively on "FAU Self-Service (OWLS)"
Click"Personal Information"
Select"Update FAU Alert Telephone Numbers" and follow the instructions.
Do not forget to click "Submit" to save your changes.

Log into Workday at http://workday.fau.edu
Click "Personal Information"
At the bottom of the screen under "External Links", select "FAU Alert System"
Lastly, select "Option 2" and follow the instructions.
Do not forget to click "Submit" to save your changes.

For individuals wishing to no longer receive emergency notifications through the FAU Alert System, please complete the following:

Visit the Office of Information Technology's Help Desk
Complete the form for "Application Support - FAU Alert Phone Removal (NON-FAU Entity)"
Submit Request

All FAU Alert emergency alerting and notification messages will say, “ FAU ALERT ” or “ ATTENTION FAU ”.

“ATTENTION FAU” is used in messaging only when an incident has the potential to suspend normal operations, affect life safety/or result in the destruction of University resources.

Not necessarily. Issuance of an FAU Alert does not automatically indicate a change to the operational status of the University. You are advised to take the necessary temporary protective actions to ensure your safety and the safety of others under your care.

If you can conduct normal business under these conditions, you may proceed. If you cannot, you are expected to do so once the alert has expired, been rescinded, or conditions allow.

Any changes to the University's operational status, such as cancellations or closures, will be communicated explicitly in an independent message and posted.

In an effort to get a warning out as quickly as possible, initial FAU Alert messages may be short or incomplete. Regardless of the alert, you should always:
Recognize that an emergency is occurring
Seek safety or shelter
Seek more information by checking the FAU Alert modules.

New and current students are asked to register or review their information during class registration.
Faculty and staff are asked at the beginning of each semester and during new employee orientation.

It is a university requirement that anyone with an FAU-issued communication device, or who receives a stipend for their communication device needs, register that device to receive FAU Alerts by phone and/or text message.

Remember to update your FAU Alert contact information whenever it changes.

Emergency alerting and notification: Notification of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or staff occurring on campus, sent to the affected audience with suggested protective actions.

Crisis Communications: Communications to various audiences regarding changes to university operations that are specific to their interests and needs, such as event/class cancellations, suspension of business operations, access to campus, etc.

Public Affairs: Dissemination of information to the University community.

There are several methods to disseminate emergency information as FAU recognizes that no single method of communication will reach everyone, everywhere, every time: mass email, text messaging, phone calls, social media (Facebook & X), outdoor warning sirens (Boca, Jupiter and HBOI campuses), desktop alerting, media advisories, University webpages, University hotline, digital signage, and more.

The intent of emergency alerting via calls, text messages, and email is to reach the target audience that needs to take temporary protective actions regarding life safety and resource protection. Parents and family members can follow the official FAU social media sites for X and Facebook, check the FAU home page and advisory page, follow the official University communications and briefings via the media for information regarding the emergency.

Non-FAU Entity Alerting

What is it?

A non-FAU entity for this purpose is defined as an entity that provides frequent services for FAU campuses, and therefore has staff on campus regularly; however, it is limited to those entities that have the same staff on campus regularly.

FAU provides a portal through which each appropriate non-FAU entity contact may manage their contact information individually. This is accessible via a secure link shared upon approval by a non-FAU entity.

How Does My Entity Sign Up?

If your entity wishes to receive FAU emergency alerts via the call-out, email, and/or text message modules, please complete the    Non-FAU Entity Request Form   .  If your non-FAU entity fits the criteria, you will be contacted with instructions   to complete the registration process. 

Parents 

One way to ensure non-FAU entities receive emergency notifications is to download the  Owl Ready App. All emergency notifications sent through the FAU Alert system are also sent to the  Owl Ready App. 

Other resources include the University status page (www.fau.edu/advisory) and the FAU hotline 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695).

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How Do I Remove Myself From the System?

For Non-FAU entities wishing no longer to receive emergency notifications through the FAU Alert system, please complete the following:

    1. Visit the    Office of Information Technology's Help Desk
    2. Complete the form for "Application Support - FAU Alert Phone Removal (NON-FAU Entity)."
    3. Submit Request

Please direct any questions regarding the FAU Alert system to  em@fau.edu.