Alerts and Emergency Response
UMKC Alert! Emergency Mass Notification System
The University of Missouri System uses an automated, rapid notification system to supplement the communication tools currently used to notify students, faculty and staff about campus emergencies and closings, as well as class cancellations due to inclement weather.
Faculty and Staff
UMKC faculty and staff recieve automatic alerts related to severe weather and emergency events on campus via phone, text and email. Go to MyHR to make sure your contact information is up to date so you recieve these important alerts.
Students
UMKC is committed to keeping students safe and informed. We do this through an alert system that notifies you when things like severe weather and emergency events on campus occur. Sign up for these alerts through Pathway to make sure you stay up to date.
General Public
Parents and community members can sign up for alerts via text message.
Text "UMKCAlert" (all one word) to 67283. You'll receive a message confirming your phone number has been added to the system. Text "LEAVE UMKCAlert" to stop receiving alerts.
Contact the UMKC Police Department if you have issues signing up.
Emergency Response Resources
Emergency Procedures
Be prepared when emergencies happen. Whether you're a UMKC building liaison, faculty or staff member, or student, it helps to ready when unexpected events inevitably arise. Review our Emergency Response Guide and other supporting documents.
Emergency Response Guide (PDF) link opens in a new tab
Emergency Operations Plan — Executive Summary (PDF) link opens in a new tab
Severe Weather
Severe weather can affect life on and off campus in a number of ways. Explore our recommendations for dealing with extreme cold, flooding and tornados, as well as how severe weather might impact classes.
Building Liaisons
Building liaisons help manage the daily and emergency reponse operations of UMKC buildings. Explore our listing of liaisons and find out who's in charge of your building.