Published: Dec 3rd, 2014
The UF Alert system is used to distribute both, ‘timely warnings’ and ’emergency notifications.’ In general: ‘Timely warnings’ are sent for incidents that have already occurred but represent a serious […]
Published: Oct 18th, 2013
Yes, you can! To edit your UF Alert location settings, take the following steps: Go to the My UFL web site at http://my.ufl.edu Click on then “Access myUFL” button and sign in with […]
Published: Aug 9th, 2013
Yes. UF Alert outdoor notification speakers are located in high pedestrian trafficked outdoor areas. UF Alert outdoor speakers locations can be viewed on the UF Campus Map’s Campus Safety menu.
Published: Jan 25th, 2013
One of the primary purposes of the UF Alert system is sending out emergency notifications when there is an immediate threat to the lives and/or safety of students, faculty, and […]
Published: Jan 22nd, 2013
The alert you received on your cell phone might be a Wireless Emergency Alert. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the wireless industry, have […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2012
Under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of Florida is required to notify the University community upon confirmation of a significant emergency […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2012
UF students, faculty and staff are responsible for maintaining their correct contact information in the emergency contact section of MyUFL (MyUFL > My Account > Update Emergency Contact). Additionally, please […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2012
You may be receiving emails to your non-UF email account due to the forwarding component associated with an “ufl.edu” e-mail service. To ensure this does not happen again, please go […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2012
Receiving the email component of an emergency notification is a service of having a UF email account and there is no way to opt out of this. However, you can opt […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2012
Updates can be made at MyUFL > My Account > Update Emergency Contact. After you sign up online, the Blackboard Connect service will automatically send a test message to your […]