FAQ Category: General
Why do Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings send out differently on UF Alert?
The UF Alert system is used to distribute both, ‘timely warnings’ and ’emergency notifications.’ In […]
Read more »Can I opt into / out of UF Alerts for a specific location?
Yes, you can! To edit your UF Alert location settings, take the following steps: Go to […]
Read more »Does UF Alert use outdoor notification speakers?
Yes. UF Alert outdoor notification speakers are located in high pedestrian trafficked outdoor areas. UF Alert […]
Read more »Why is a final message sent when the situation appears unresolved?
One of the primary purposes of the UF Alert system is sending out emergency notifications […]
Read more »Why did I receive an alert on my cell phone that is not a UF Alert or another subscribed service?
The alert you received on your cell phone might be a Wireless Emergency Alert. The Federal Communications […]
Read more »Why do you send these alerts?
Under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University […]
Read more »How do I update my UF Alert contact information?
UF students, faculty and staff are responsible for maintaining their correct contact information in the […]
Read more »I am no longer a student or employee, how do I stop receiving UF Alert emails?
You may be receiving emails to your non-UF email account due to the forwarding component […]
Read more »I am a student or employee, how do I stop UF Alert emails?
Receiving the email component of an emergency notification is a service of having a UF […]
Read more »I am a student or employee and am not getting UF Alert texts, how do I enroll / update / confirm my number?
Updates can be made at MyUFL > My Account > Update Emergency Contact. After you […]
Read more »How am I sure it’s a real UF Alert text phone number sending me emergency notifications?
UF Alert text messages will appear from either 23177 or 63079. Please add both numbers […]
Read more »Where can I learn more about the outcomes to UF Alerts I have received?
Learn more about on-campus crimes and their current disposition at: http://www.police.ufl.edu/wp-content/asp/crimelog/default2.asp
Read more »I still have Questions. Who can I contact?
Contact UF’s Department of Emergency Management at emergencymanagement@ufl.edu
Read more »How do I stop receiving UF Alert texts?
You can opt-out anytime by texting “STOP UFAlert” or “QUIT UFAlert” to SMS shortcode “23177”.
Read more »I am a parent / guardian / concerned citizen how do I sign up for UF Alerts?
There are many options available to receiving UF Alert notifications for people outside the UF […]
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