ISU Alert

View video: Dean of students Dione Somerville and ISU police commander Gene Deisinger talk about the ISU Alert system.

In an emergency ... fast alerts

The new ISU Alert system will quickly alert Iowa State University students, faculty and staff of potentially dangerous situations. The system could be activated during severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, bomb threats or other immediate dangers.

How you'll get the message

Emergency alerts will be sent through these media:

• Telephone call (to cell or landline phone)
• Text message
• E-mail

Update your phone numbers, e-mail

• Check your ISU Alert information to ensure it's accurate and includes the phone numbers and e-mail address that are most likely to find you in an emergency.

Check the FAQ

• Who'll have access to my phone number?
• How many messages will I get during an emergency?
• Can I opt out of emergency alerts?
• Check the ISU Alert FAQ for answers to these questions and more.

Dial-up emergency info

In emergencies, you also can dial 4-5000 from a campus phone or (515) 294-5000 to hear a recorded message.