Arcadia University Emergency Communications
Where to Go for Information During an Emergency
The Arcadia University Office of University Relations realizes that the 21st century is characterized by access to timely information using many technologies. Arcadia’s emergency communications plan is designed to provide multiple channels of information directly to our key audiences.
The University’s ability to use each of these channels will depend upon the factors surrounding an emergency event. It is unreasonable to depend upon each and all of these channels for any given event—especially an event that disrupts power, or cell towers, or Internet connections—and the University makes no guarantees that various channels will be accessible during a given event. The University’s intent is to have as many options as possible and to have redundancy rather than relying on only one system or channel.
Communications Channels that may be used during an emergency include the following:
- Local media outlets
- Arcadia University Web site (www.arcadia.edu) — Information will be posted on the home page.
- Arcadia students and employees may receive information through Arcadia University e-mail accounts, via the campus phone system, on MyArcadia (password-protected portal), and by text message through the Emergency Notification System.
- News Release RSS feed — Anyone can sign up for the RSS feed and be notified when Arcadia issues a news release.
- Bulletin — Anyone can sign up to receive this weekly e-newsletter about Arcadia University via e-mail.
- University Relations Facebook page and YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/arcadiaunivnews) — If the University web site is down or overwhelmed by traffic volume, please check these sites for information.
