How do I receive emergency alerts from Acadia University? 🔹 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

Learn how to receive emergency notifications and safety updates at Acadia University through the Acadia ALERT system and other communication channels.

To stay informed during emergencies, make sure you're registered for Acadia ALERT, the university’s official emergency notification system. It delivers critical updates like:

• ⚠️ 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 Website

• 📞 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 preferences:

• 📧 Email security@acadiau.ca

• 🔐 Visit theEverbridge Acadia ALERT portal to manage your profile

Tip: Even if you don’t customize your settings, you’ll still receive alerts through your Acadia email and campus phones — but opting in 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

📎 Suggested Links

• Emergencies and Alerts – Acadia University 

• Everbridge Acadia ALERT Portal 

• Safety and Security Services Overview 

📝 Special Notes:

• You’ll automatically receive alerts via your Acadia email, but customizing your preferences ensures you get updates by text, call, or app notification too

• Alerts may also be posted on Acadia’s homepage and social media during major events

• Residence Life staff may share updates directly with students in campus housing

• If you change your phone number or email, update your profile in theEverbridge Acadia ALERT portal to keep receiving notifications

• The system is used only for urgent or time-sensitive messages — it won’t spam you with general announcements