Miami Dade College Alerts
In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of Miami Dade College Alerts, the College implemented the enhancements listed below as of Wednesday, August 27th, 2008. These enhancements require all users who subscribed to Miami Dade College Alerts before Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 to re-enter their emergency notification information by clicking the appropriate link above. Users who subscribed to Miami Dade College Alerts before Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 will have until Friday, October 31st, 2008 to complete this process. Additional information can be found on the Miami Dade College Alerts frequently asked questions page or you can email questions to mdcalerts@mdc.edu.
Enhancements
- All current students and employees are required to participate. All Miami Dade College issued e-mail addresses (username@mymdc.net or username@mdc.edu) have been downloaded into the Miami Dade College Alerts database.
- Students and employees will receive alerts only during those terms when they are registered for class or employed by the college.
- Students and employees will be able to confirm or update their emergency notification information for Miami Dade College Alerts at anytime by clicking the appropriate link above. Students and employees need their Miami Dade College user name and password to access their information.
- Students will be requested to confirm or update their emergency notification information for Miami Dade College Alerts at least once a year during the online registration process for classes.
- Employees will be requested to confirm or update their emergency notification information for Miami Dade College Alerts at least once a year during the employee computer login process.
- Family members and visitors are still able to subscribe to Miami Dade College Alerts by clicking the appropriate link above. A Miami Dade College user name and password is not required to access this link. Subscriptions for family members and visitors will be valid for the current academic year only and will expire on July 31, 2009.
System Overview
Miami Dade College Alerts is the College’s emergency notification system. If there is an emergency that threatens life safety on a campus and/or severely impacts normal college operations, college officials will warn the campus communities using one or more of the following methods:
- www.mdc.edu/alerts
- Text Messages
- Student Hotline (305) 237-7500
- Employee Hotline (305) 237-7505
- Voicemail Messages
- Local TV Media
- Local Radio Media
Text Messaging
By registering your cell phone number with the college you will receive emergency text messages alerting you of a current or imminent threat. Your cell phone must have text messaging capabilities. Miami Dade College will use this information for emergency communication purposes only. Miami Dade College encourages you to select a unique ring tone on your cell phone for Miami Dade College Alerts messages; which will always be sent from the same number - 69310.