We are committed to sharing information about what is happening, who is impacted, and recommended safety actions. This information is critical in helping you making informed decisions on how to maintain your safety. 

We send emergency alerts for a variety of situations, including:

  • Tornado warnings
  • Campus closure, such as in the case of extreme winter weather
  • Campus-wide utility outages, such as power and water loss
  • Active threats

We test the UMass Amherst Emergency Alerts once per semester (Fall & Spring) to ensure they are working properly and our community is familiar with them. We send an advanced notice the week before the test is scheduled - this will include access to all of the UMass preparedness resources.

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Alert Methods

We are committed to communicating emergency information quickly and through a variety of tools to reach as many people as possible. You should become familiar with these tools and ensure your contact information is kept current. 

The UMass Amherst Emergency Alert system including the following modalities:

Sign Up for Text Alerts

We encourage everyone to sign up to receive the emergency text messages.

UMass Amherst does not charge for this service. Your mobile phone company may charge for text messages.  Message and data rates may apply. 

Frequently Asked Questions