Campus Alert Systems

How will I be notified during Severe Weather and Other Campus Emergencies?

The following methods may be used to notify the campus community of various emergencies that may impact students, staff, and faculty on the Jacksonville State University campus.

Emergency Alert

A free mass notification system that's capable of sending out messages through text, Twitter, e-mail, and phone call.

  • Students and faculty automatically receive these alerts after enrollment.
  • The caller ID from the emergency alert is 256-782-5440. Save this number so you will know it's JSU's Emergency Alert System notifying you.
  • E-mails will also be sent out that provide more details about the severe weather. 

NOAA Weather Radio

Provides 24/7 all-hazard watches and warnings for incidents such as floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, winter storms, train derailments, AMBER alerts, and terrorist attacks. Learn more about NOAA Weather Radio


Internet Weather Related Sites

The Weather Channel

Weather Underground

Weather related Internet sites that are capable of sending email updates for your specific zip codes by subscribing to the sites.


Social Media

Messages sent via JSU's Emergency Alert System will automatically post to JSU's official Facebook page and Twitter account