AlertGCU is Grand Canyon University’s emergency notification strategy used to communicate time-sensitive information during an emergency event affecting campus. The nature of the incident will determine which of the following methods will be employed to alert the campus community:
- Text Notification System that sends messages via SMS text message. In some situations, GCU faculty/staff may receive a notification on their desktop computer.
- Outdoor Warning System composed of sirens positioned throughout main campus that emit alert tones and verbal instruction intended to reach those who are outdoors. The Outdoor Warning System will only be utilized in potentially catastrophic situations, such as an active shooter, bomb threat, or fire.
- The alerts may also be posted to Campus message boards and TV’s.
GCU has partnered with RAVE Mobile Safety to provide an emergency alert system that delivers messages to your cell phone. Faculty and staff may also receive an email in addition to the cell phone message.