Emergency Notifications for the Campus Community
UTSA uses a variety of methods to notify students, faculty and staff about emergencies or developing situations. Explore the different options below to learn how the university keeps you informed and updated.
UTSA Today and University Social Media
The university posts information and updates on UTSA Today and the university's official social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.UTSA Alerts Emergency Notification System
In the event of a campus-wide incident threatening life safety, the university will activate the UTSA Alerts system, which is an enhanced emergency telephone, text and email notification system for students, faculty and staff. When activated, the system will send emergency information and protective actions to registered recipients. The UTSA Alerts system is tested monthly.
To sign up, log in to MyUTSA Account and select “UTSA Alerts” under the "Personal Information" tab. You can also update your contact information and customize your notification settings.
Alertus Desktop Notification & e-Panic Button
During a campus emergency, the Risk and Emergency Management can send a desktop notification with life safety information via a scrolling ticker, pop-up window or full-screen override.
The ePanic button on university desktop computers allows students, faculty and staff to send a silent alert to the UTSA Police Department dispatch if they find themselves in distress.
UTSA SafeZone App
UTSA is committed to providing a safe, secure campus experience. The SafeZone mobile app helps you stay connected at UTSA by offering on-demand access to emergency services and UTSAPD at the touch of a button. For more information about the SafeZone app, including download links and setup instructions, visit Public Safety.
