USCA ALERT is the university's emergency notification system. If there is a condition that threatens the health and safety of persons on campus, university officials will warn the campus community using one or more of the following methods:
- www.usca.edu Home Page
- Campus Safety Page
- Outdoor Sirens /Public Address Instruction or message
- Text Messages
- Phone alert (i.e., reverse 911 or phone tree call)
USCA Home Page
During an emergency at USCA, the university website's home page will include prominent links to the alerts page. Look for one of the following.
- ALERT box under the main menu
- Complete override of the front page with the alerts.
Campus Safety Page
Everything points here. This is the official source for the most up-to-date emergency information and announcements. Within minutes, emergency and administration officials will post details regarding the emergency, protective action recommendations, and official announcements regarding cancellations, closures, etc. This page is available 24/7/365 with the latest information about potential threats and links to preparedness information.
Outdoor Warning Sirens
USCA has three outdoor warning sirens that cover the campus.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SIREN SYSTEM
Text Messages
USCA uses your emergency notification information to alert you to real-time life-threatening events and unscheduled campus closures. You should keep this information up-to-date.