Basic Information
Service Name |
Tufts Emergency Alert System (TEAS) - powered by Send Word Now |
|---|---|
Service Owner(s) |
UIT CSC, Public Safety, and Web Communications |
Authentication |
N/A |
Who Can Use It |
All active Tufts affiliates. |
Customer Responsibility |
Keeping contact info up-to-date. |
Limitations |
Available 24/7. Communications potentially limited by cell tower issues, landline availability, etc. |
Costs |
None |
Requirements for Use |
Active Tufts email address (required to receive invitation) |
Maintenance |
N/A, this is a hosted service. |
Description
Allows Tufts Public Safety to rapidly send an alert to community members during crisis and/or emergency situation.
Support
UIT CSC handles subscribing to the service, updating contact information, etc.
Additional Documentation
TEAS FAQs:
http://emergency.tufts.edu/alert/frequently-asked-questions/
TEAS Self-Update Instructions:
Other Information
Invites are sent to new students at the beginning of each semester. New employees are sent invites on a weekly basis as they join Tufts via the HR System of Record.