How can I stay informed about campus safety alerts? 🔹 How do I get emergency notifications from Acadia 🔹 What is Acadia ALERT and how do I sign up 🔹 How will I know if campus is closed 🔹 Where do safety alerts get posted

To stay informed about campus safety alerts, subscribe to Acadia ALERT, the university’s official emergency notification system. It keeps you updated on:

  • ⚠️ Campus closures

  • 🔌 Power outages

  • 🚨 Emergency situations (e.g. fire, lockdown, severe weather)

Here’s how it works:

  • 📧 Alerts are automatically sent to your Acadia email account

  • 📲 You can also opt in to receive text messages, voice calls, or notifications via the Everbridge Acadia ALERT portal

  • 🖥️ During emergencies, a notification bar appears at the top of Acadia's Homepage with instructions and updates

  • 📞 The Information Line at 902-585-INFO (902-585-4636) is updated with emergency details

  • 📻 Local radio stations may broadcast alerts during severe weather or closures

To sign up or update your contact preferences:

Tip: Even if you don’t sign up, you’ll still receive alerts through your Acadia email and campus phones — but customizing your settings ensures you get updates wherever you are.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

  • Acadia ALERT: The university’s emergency notification system powered by Everbridge

  • Notification bar: A banner at the top of Acadia’s website displaying urgent messages

  • Everbridge portal: A secure platform where you manage your alert preferences

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