MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison launched its WiscAlerts text messaging system on Thursday but said it needs students and staff to volunteer for the service.
University officials said that those who want to receive the free alert need to access My UW Portal to register a cell phone that is able to receive texts. Then, in the event of an on-campus emergency, they will be notified immediately.
“We’re kind of an on-the-go society — people are out and about. This is one of the several means that we’re going to use to communicate with people in an emergency,” said Lt. Michael Newton, of the UW-Madison Police Department.