NY-Alert is a secure, web-based emergency text, email and voice message alert system maintained by Fredonia's Department of Marketing & Communications, and by University Police. NY-Alert is the primary tool within the mass communication system used on campus during an emergency.
Sign-up instructions
- Go to Your Connection
- Log in with your Fred ID#
- Click on the “Personal Information” link on the Main Menu
- Click on the last option on the Personal Information menu, “Emergency Alert Contact Information (NY-Alert)”
- The next step depends in whether or not you have previously registered for NY-Alert.
If you have not previously registered for NY-Alert:
- You will be given two choices; click the first option that says, “I would like to register for this service now and receive any alerts sent to the campus community.” Click CONTINUE.
- Enter an e-mail address to receive NY-Alert messages. Click CONTINUE.
- Enter phone numbers to receive text, voice, and/or fax messages. Click CONTINUE.
- Confirm the information by clicking, “Register me with NY-Alert,” located at the bottom. You should then see the confirmation: "You have successfully registered for SUNY NY-Alert.
If you have previously registered for NY-Alert:
Click the option labeled, "I would like to continue with the NY-Alert System but I need to alter the displayed contact information," then click CONTINUE. Review your information and make changes as needed.