Madison Alerts - Emergency Notification (Phone, SMS Text Messaging, Email)
The JMU Community can register to receive text and voice messages over their cell phones during a campus emergency. Faculty, staff, and students may register through My Madison.
Students are required to complete a multistep check-in process using MyMadison. Incoming students complete the process as part of the Orientation OneBook. Returning students must complete registration before each Fall and Spring term.
A tutorial is available at https://isapps.jmu.edu/mymadison/wm_ssi/documents/How%20to%20Check-In_v2.0.pdf. JMU students authorize JMU to send emergency notifications or may elect at this time not to receive cell phone emergency notifications during this process.
Faculty and staff after being hired, will be prompted to complete an Emergency Notification step. They cannot access any other Employee functionality until they complete this step. JMU faculty and staff authorize JMU to send emergency notifications or may elect at this time not to receive cell phone emergency notifications during this process. An employee can re-validate by navigating to the Phone Numbers page within the Employee tab.
JMU Shield
JMU Shield is the official safety app of James Madison University. It is the only app that integrates with James Madison University's safety and security systems. JMU Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the James Madison University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
Get the JMU Shield Today
- Download JMU Shield for Android.
- Download JMU Shield for Apple.
JMU Shield features include:
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Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the James Madison University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
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Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to James Madison University security in real-time in case of a crisis
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Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
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Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to James Madison University security.
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Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
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Chat with JMU Police: Communicate live with safety staff at James Madison University via chat.
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Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
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JMU SafeRides: An entirely student-run FEB organization that offers free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights from 10PM-3AM.
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I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.
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Campus Map: Navigate around the James Madison University area.
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Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service.
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Take Action Guidelines: Students, faculty and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies, result in fewer impacts to the University and a quicker recovery process.
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Support Resources: Access student and employee support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at James Madison University.Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from James Madison University safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
City of Harrisonburg / Rockingham County Emergency Alerts
As a subscriber to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Alerts service, you will receive notifications about critical incidents and threats to your health and safety. These may include severe weather updates, local emergencies, shelter-in-place notifications during active violence incidents, public safety alerts, evacuation orders, public utility outages, and any other event or incident that may impact you or your family.
Easy Sign-Up Process
- Visit Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Alerts Sign-Up Page - https://member.everbridge.net/311715841442022/new
- Set up your Everbridge profile, fill in your contact details and preferences.
- (Optional) Download the Everbridge App.
