West Chester Borough: Scheduled Test Of University's Emergency Alert System

Press release from the West Chester Borough:

October 29, 2021

Between 10 – 10:15 AM on Friday November 19th, 2021 the University will conduct a test on components of the Emergency Alert System, specifically mass emails, website posting, digital signage, text messages and the external notification system. Click here for more information on the University’s external notification system: Emergency Alert System. 

In an emergency, the University will communicate key emergency information as quickly and to as many people as possible. The official source for continuously updated emergency information, directions and instructions is the WCU homepage WCU homepage. (Helpful hint – Use the “Refresh” button to be certain the latest information is available.) 

To receive emergency notification text messages, register for WCU ALERT.

WCU ALERT is West Chester University's free emergency notification system which sends text messages to cell phones (SMS), wireless PDAs and e-mail addresses. 

If you have already registered for WCU ALERT, please take this opportunity to validate or update your existing account, especially if you have made any recent changes in cell phone numbers or providers. If you are experiencing any problems visit the WCU ALERT webpage or contact WCUAlertSupport@wcupa.edu.

This press release was produced by the West Chester Borough. The views expressed here are the author’s own.