UO Emergency Alert

RAVE Alert System Announcement

August 8, 2024

Dear UOlivet Community,

UO is pleased to share that the RAVE Alert System, UO's new mobile emergency alert system, has been launched. RAVE is hosted by Eaton County 911 and is designed to quickly and efficiently communicate important information during emergencies. This system ensures that all members of our campus community receive timely updates in an emergency or urgent situation on campus.

All students, faculty and staff have been automatically enrolled in the RAVE Alert System. Alerts will be sent to your UOlivet email, mobile number on file, and staff desk phone extensions. You have the option to customize your notification preferences by following the steps outlined below under “Notification Settings.”

Upcoming System Test, Monday (8/12) Afternoon

To ensure the effectiveness of RAVE Alert and to familiarize yourself with incoming messages, a test will be conducted in the afternoon on Monday, August 12, 2024, between 2-4 p.m. During this test, you will receive a notification via the RAVE Alert System indicating a test is taking place. This is only a test, and no action is required on your part. You may receive a text message, phone call and/or UOlivet email, depending on the contact information we have on file for you.

IMPORTANT:

If you want to change your preferences before the test, please download the Smart911 app or visit Smart911.com and follow the instructions listed below under "Notification Settings" to manage your account. Although your contact information was uploaded, you will need to create an account to manage your settings.
If you do not receive a message via text, email and/or phone on Monday afternoon, take one of the following steps.

Smart911: Download the Smart911 app or visit Smart911.com and follow the instructions under "Notification Settings" to manage your account.
Text: To enroll a mobile phone number text OLIVET to 67283.

Notification Settings

As noted above, notification settings can be managed via the Smart911 app or website. Keep in mind that RAVE notifies you of emergencies. Carefully consider which alert communications mode(s) you choose to ensure you are alerted quickly if there is ever a UOlivet emergency.

There are two ways for you to customize your RAVE notification settings.

Download the Smart911 App
Visit Smart911.com

Although your contact information was uploaded, you will need to create an account to manage your settings. Click “Sign Up” at the top of the screen to create your account and manage your alert settings. You may use your @UOlivet.edu email address to create your account.

Alerts Will Come from Eaton County 911

Emergency alerts will be generated through Eaton County 911. The following phone number and email are safe; do not block or report as spam.

517-715-4911
mi-eaton-county-ema@email.getrave.com

Family Members May Enroll

Family members or significant persons may also enroll in RAVE Alert System to stay aware of situations that may occur at UOlivet. There are three ways they can enroll:

Text OLIVET to 67283 or
Download the Smart911 app or
Visit Smart911.com

Don’t Opt-Out

We strongly encourage you to stay enrolled in the RAVE Alert System to receive critical updates that can help ensure your safety. The system is designed to provide alerts in a timely manner, and your participation can help keep you informed during campus emergencies.

Thank you for taking your safety and the safety of others seriously by participating in RAVE. On behalf of UOlivet, I wish you an amazing, fun, and safe year!

KayDee Perry, Ed.D.

Associate Provost for Student Development

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