zotALERT Emergency Alert System
Quicklink(s)
zotALERT is an emergency alert system that uses cell phone text messaging to quickly notify the UCI community with safety information. It is one of several modes of emergency communication used at UCI. Stay informed about campus emergencies!
When there is an emergency on campus, UCI Police (UCIPD) will send out an emergency message via the methods below.
zotALERT Text Messages
The zotALERT emergency alert system is an opt-in system. All students and employees are strongly encouraged to sign up for zotALERT to be alerted to emergencies on campus. You will need a “text-enabled” mobile phone.
zotALERT Email
The zotALERT text message system is complemented by the ZotMail email system, which is a mandatory element of campus emergency communications, as described on the ZotMail website.
Alertus Desktop Pop-Up Emergency Notifications
The Alertus notification system enables UCI students, faculty, and staff to receive emergency messages (sent via zotALERT) as a pop-up message on their desktop or laptop.
Alertus Classroom Beacons
Alertus Emergency Alert Beacons have been installed in several of the largest lecture halls on campus. When UCIPD issues a campus zotALERT, the beacon will make an audible sound and have flashing lights with the text of the zotALERT displayed on the screen. The alerts should be treated exactly the same way as the zotALERT text message. Follow the instructions provided via the beacon, text message, email, and/or desktop alert (i.e. evacuate, secure-in-place, stay away from the area, etc.).
Note
- The zotALERT system will not be used for routine announcements. However, zotALERT messages will be sent periodically to test the system and to promote emergency preparedness.
- The zotALERT text message system is complemented by the ZotMail email system, which is a mandatory element of campus emergency communications.
AT A GLANCE
COST
No additional cost
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students,
Undergraduate Students