Georgetown College offers an Emergency Alert System that is used to reach students, faculty, and staff in cases of major emergencies affecting campus. Emergency notification is provided in two ways: via interruption of all computers connected to the campus computer network and via text messages to portable devices for users who have provided cell phone numbers. No action is required to receive emergency notifications through our computer network. To receive emergency text messages, users must sign up.
Signup for Text Alert Notification
Go online to http://my.parkviewhousebb.com. Enter your assigned username and password. First select the “GC Life” tab, then select the “Emergency Alert” option and complete the online form.
Emergency Text Alert Notification Policy
Georgetown College will only activate the text alert system in cases of a major emergency that affects campus and the campus community:
- Natural disasters - tornado, ice storm, earthquake, flooding, etc.
- Man-made disaster - fire, hazardous waste spill or release, etc.
- Active shooter - suspected or confirmed active shooter on or near campus
- Other major disasters - determined by the College Administration and/or Director of Campus Safety.
The text alert system will not be used for:
- Routine campus announcements/news/general communication
- Street or parking lot closings unless they are related to an emergency
- Other routine information dissemination
Georgetown College’s emergency text message system sends students, faculty, and staff updates and alerts via cell phone. It is a completely voluntary and free service provided to the GC community. No advertisements or non-emergency alerts are sent. Registration is required to receive alerts. This is a voluntary service, and anyone can opt-in or opt-out at any time.
Users are responsible for any messaging charges from your wireless service provider. Georgetown College is not responsible for any charges your service provider may impose for standard text message fees.
Your information is not, and will never be, shared with or sold to third parties.