Bulldog Alert is UNC Asheville’s emergency alert messaging system which is used to send emergency messages when a critical incident affects the campus community. In addition, the University acknowledges the significance of its role in providing consistent, reliable and accurate follow-up communication throughout the crisis.
Collectively known as Bulldog Alert, the University utilizes several emergency notification channels to ensure that emergency notifications are sent quickly and reach as much of the University community as possible.
Notification channels may include:
- Email messages
- SMS text messages
- SafeZone App
- Outdoor Alert System
- Digital Signs
- Desktop notifications
- Website – bulldogalert.unca.edu
Email messages
University email is automatically enrolled for students, faculty and staff.
SMS text messages
University registered primary contact number for students, faculty and staff is automatically enrolled. Primary contact number can be verified or changed here. Registered device must be SMS/text enabled.
University affiliates and family may register annually (valid until August 1st of each year) by completing this form.
Requests to Opt-Out of text messages may be submitted by completing this form.
SafeZone App
SafeZone is UNC Asheville’s safety app that allows all students, faculty, and staff to contact University Police for emergency and non-emergency assistance directly from a mobile device while on campus. In the event of an emergency, you can use SafeZone to quickly share your location and profile details with University Police to ensure a timely response and get connected to the appropriate resources.
Outdoor Alert System
Outdoor sirens will be used ONLY to announce imminent, life-threatening emergencies. The sirens will emit a pulsed tone warning signal when the University community is at risk.
Digital Signs
Digital signage may be used to post critical messages throughout campus buildings.
Desktop Notifications
University owned and registered computer equipment may receive critical messages.
Website
During a critical incident, the university will post updates on the UNC Asheville Bulldog Alert webpage as information becomes available.
The Bulldog Alert webpage can always be accessed from the bottom of any unca.edu page via the “Bulldog Alert” link.