RacerAlert
Current Alerts
April 4 - 2:59 p.m.
With inclement weather forecasted in our area for tomorrow (April 5) and for the safety of participants and attendees, All Campus Sing has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m. from the steps of Lovett Auditorium. The event will take place following that afternoon鈥檚 Budget Town Hall at 3:00 p.m. at Wrather.
We are tracking the weather closely and will keep you updated as necessary.
april 4 - 11:32 a.m.
Based upon the most recent information received from the National Weather Service, storms and significant rainfall are expected to continue in our area through Saturday night (April 5). A flash flood warning has been issued for several counties in western Kentucky including Calloway County until 4:15 p.m. today, and it is likely that this warning will be extended. We urge everyone to exercise caution, stay safe and alert for possible severe weather and road conditions. If you are traveling:
- Never drive through flooded roadways. Even a few inches of water can sweep a vehicle away.
- Avoid walking through floodwaters. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears and could be hiding debris or damaged pavement.
- Allow extra travel time. Use alternate routes if needed and drive slowly in affected areas.
- Report hazardous conditions. If you see flooding, notify your local police or call 911.
We are tracking the weather closely and will keep you updated as necessary.
To ensure receipt of emergency notifications (including weather-related emergencies) from the system, the University encourages all employees and students to update their contact information through their accounts.
What is RacerAlert?
RacerAlert is the system of emergency communications that allows the Murray State Police Department to provide information during an emergency or when prompt communication is required. The RacerAlert webpage, in conjunction with the University鈥檚 homepage, will be a place that the University community can view the most up-to-date information during any critical incident. Many of the alerts you might receive during an emergency will send you to this page so that we do not have to send texts and emails for every update.
Sign Up for RacerAlert Text Messages
For Faculty Staff and Students
Racer Alert emergency notifications are sent to students, faculty, and staff who have
provided their cell
phone contact information through their MyGate accounts. To modify your primary cell
phone number
in MyGate, follow the MyGate Information Change Instructions.
You can add or modify phone numbers and email addresses and add family members to
receive
emergency alerts by creating a account and following the Murray State Internal MyConnect Portal Setup Instructions.
You may also opt-out of emergency notifications from your .
For Parents and Community Partners
Anyone can sign up to receive emergency text messages. Just follow the Murray State External MyConnect Portal Setup Instructions for creating a account.
RacerAlert鈥檚 Emergency Notification System (ENS)
The Murray State University鈥檚 Racer Alert ENS is a system intended to notify the campus community about any situation or condition that could threaten the safety of individuals on campus. You can expect to receive the following types of messages from RacerAlert:
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Alerts- These are emergency alerts letting you know about incident or condition that requires immediate attention and are required by the Clery Act. At a minimum, this type of notification will be made using text messages and emails. It may also include sirens, phone display, social media, and campus signage.
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Timely Warning Notices- These are messages about crimes that have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat. These notices are also required by the Clery Act.
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Police Department Announcements- These are messages sent by the Murray State Police to inform the Murray State community of general safety information that is not required by the Clery Act, but which the police believe will assist the community in being safer on and near campus. An example would be if a series of robberies occurred near campus, but not on campus, and the victims included students, faculty, and staff.
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Test Messages- Testing is an important part of any emergency alert system. Murray State Police will test the ENS at least once per semester. This testing is also required by the Clery Act.