Emergency Communications with Families

Carnegie Mellon University maintains a robust emergency response system to communicate with students in the case of a campus emergency. There are also ways for parents and family members to stay informed about and receive emergency communications.

CMU-Alert Website

All CMU-Alert notifications are regularly updated on the CMU-Alert website. This website is the most comprehensive safety resource available for families and includes current information on the coronavirus pandemic.

CMU-Alert Emergency Notification System

The CMU-Alert emergency notification system sends voice, text messages and emails in the event of an emergency. Instructions on how parents and family members can enroll in the CMUAlert emergency notification system are available on the alert website.

Social Media

facebook.com/carnegiemellonu twitter.com/CarnegieMellon CMU-Alert notifications are posted to Carnegie Mellon’s main Facebook and Twitter accounts for parents and families, alumni and the general community to access.

All students are automatically registered for CMU-Alert based on the contact information in our student portal, Student Information Online (SIO). In addition to the methods available to parents and family members, students have additional emergency communications that are shared directly with them.

Crime and Safety Alerts

CMU Crime and Safety Alerts keep the campus community safe by notifying community members of the date, time, location and description of incidents that occur on or near campus that could directly impact members of the campus community. Alerts also share safety and prevention tips. Crime and safety alerts are not sent directly to parents and family members but are available to the public on the CMU Police website. Emergency Help Stations

More than 50 emergency help stations are located throughout campus. In the event of an on-campus emergency, the help stations will emit alert tones, offer verbal instructions and provide a way to communicate with University Police.

Sign up for CMU-Alerts and learn more: cmu.edu/alert | cmu.edu/police | cmu.edu/health-safety