鹰警报: Frequently Asked Questions

什么是鹰警?

鹰警报 is a mass notification system comprising e-mail, voice and text messaging that is designed to send official 紧急 messages to the university’s students, 教职员工. It is used in conjunction with existing university avenues of 紧急 communication, including outdoor warning sirens, public address systems, news alerts to media outlets and the university's 紧急 information web page, 紧急.超声电机.edu.

Southern Miss students, 教职员工 are required to participate via email, and while full participation is highly encouraged, have the option to opt-out of participation by text and phone messages.

Who can sign up to receive EAGLE ALERTS?

All Southern Miss students, 教职员工 who are currently in the university’s system with a valid campus ID are enrolled in the 鹰警报 system.

Why do I receive EAGLE ALERT voice and text messages?

This system will provide instantaneous information regarding situations that pose an imminent danger and that require immediate action by students, 教职员工. Because individuals are in multiple locations, both on and off campus, at any one time, the 鹰警报 system provides the most efficient and quickest way to notify the most number of people at one time.

How does EAGLE ALERT work?

The 鹰警报 system is a Web-based product where information is maintained on a private and encrypted Web site. Participants do not need any special hardware or software to sign up or to receive messages. It is a service that can disseminate 紧急 消息:

• 电子邮件
• 短信
• 语音信息

Will I receive 紧急 messages if I don’t sign up with EAGLE ALERT?

If you are a student, faculty or staff member you will receive 紧急 messages via your official university e-mail address and university phone, if applicable. 而 it is strongly recommended that you provide at least one phone number (cell phone is recommended) for 鹰警报, students, faculty, and staff can opt-out of the personal phone and text message portion of the service. 要这样做，请转到 www.超声电机.edu/safety/eagle-alert and log in using Campus ID (same as SOAR login) credentials. 虽然你可以选择退出 of those portions of the service, participation by campus email and phone, if applicable, 是必需的. 

What kind of alerts will be sent?

The 鹰警报 system will be used to only to send information about emergencies that require immediate action. Examples of alerts might include severe weather, building evacuations, an active shooter or hazardous chemical spill.

该系统 may be used to provide additional information or an all-clear announcement. 鹰警报 also will be tested periodically. Less urgent messages will be sent using 九游会国际电子邮件系统.

Can I opt out of 该系统, and can I update my contact information?

You can log into 鹰警报 at any time to update your contact information. 每当 your phone number or alternate e-mail address changes, it is important that you update this information with 鹰警报 to ensure you continue to receive alerts through 该系统. 而 it is strongly recommended that you provide at least one phone number (cell phone is recommended) for 鹰警报, students, faculty, and staff can opt-out of the personal phone and text message portion of the service. 要这样做，请转到 www.超声电机.edu/safety/eagle-alert and log in using Campus ID (same as SOAR login) credentials. 虽然你可以选择退出 of those portions of the service, participation by campus email and phone, if applicable, 是必需的.

Are there any costs involved if I sign up for 该系统?

Depending on your cellular provider and plan, small charges may apply to text messages. You should check with your mobile phone provider to determine any applicable costs. 

How soon will I be able to receive 紧急 messages after I sign up?

你会 be able to receive 紧急 messages within 24 hours of sign-up. 该系统 每日更新.

Will my contact information remain secure, and will it be used for any other purposes?

The information collected for 鹰警报 is securely maintained and will not be shared. It is only used for notification of emergencies requiring immediate action. 你会 not receive advertising or spam on your personal phone.

谁管理EAGLE ALERT?

鹰警报 is managed jointly through the Offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, University Police, iTech, and the Office of University Communications.