Am I going to get inundated by messages from NSU?

No. Strict protocols are in place for use of the Purple Alert system. It will be activated ONLY in the instance of an emergency in which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the campus community or for campus closures. It will also be tested occasionally.

So what happens then?

Additional information will be made available to you via University’s website, e‐mail, phone, and campus radio and television resources, among other means.

Additional Purple Alerts may be sent depending on the emergency situation. You will be updated as the situation dictates.

Should I respond to the messages that I receive from Purple Alert?

Yes, both the e‐mail and the text messages ask for a response, either click the link or respond with Yes. Please take time to respond, so that the notification service will stop trying to notify you and will move onto the next person on the list.

Valuable time is spent trying to make sure everyone is contacted, […]

What happens when the Purple Alert is activated?

When activated, Purple Alert sends a brief notice about the situation and instructions of what to do. The message is sent via various mechanisms, including cell phone text message, cell phone voice call, landline phone call, and e‐mail messages.

Purple Alert will also send updates as available and dependent upon the circumstances of the alert. Some alerts […]

Who decides when a Purple Alert message is to be sent?

Key Administrative personnel determine the circumstances in which the system is used and then initiate the process. The system is used for emergency situations in which there is an immediate risk to the health & safety of the campus community or when campus closures are necessary.

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