RIT Emergency Alert Test - Friday, October 11
RIT will test the RIT Alert emergency notification system at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 11. Please make sure your correct contact information is in the RIT Alert system.
RIT Alert is used to immediately notify the campus community of an imminent threat to the health or safety of students, faculty, and staff on or near the Henrietta campus. Examples of an imminent threat include — but are not limited to — a severe weather event (such as a tornado or other storm that can cause the cancellation of classes and on-campus activities), fire, or threat of violence. The system can send a text message to cell phones, voice message (mobile or land-line), social media and email. The message will include immediate actions required by RIT community members. After the community receives the initial notice of an emergency through the RIT Alert system, additional i
An ALL CLEAR message is typically broadcast on RIT Alert when an emergency resolves.
On Friday October 11 at 3 p.m., you will receive a call and Text to the mobile phone you have listed, with this message, "This is a TEST of the RIT ALERT System. No action is required. This is only a TEST."
This will be the only message sent as a part of the system test. Please note: the test will occur during normal business hours and while some classes will be in session. Please share this information with classmates and colleagues.
To report an emergency or imminent threat, contact RIT Public Safety. This includes if you experience, observe, have knowledge of, or perceive an imminent threat of violence on campus.
- 585-475-3333 (voice)
- 585-205-8333 (text)
- TigerSafe App – with ‘Mobile BlueLight’ and ‘Say Something’ features.