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Information on the latest UB Alerts will be posted here.

Quick communication and accurate information are essential in an emergency.

  • Members of the UB community can expect to receive both during an urgent situation, whether it's an incident on campus, or severe weather that affects university operations.
  • The quickest, most convenient way to receive up-to-date information affecting campus is by signing up to receive UB Alert text messages on your cellphone.
  • Click here to sign up for UB Alert text messages, or to register an email address other than your "@buffalo.edu" account.

Why sign up for UB Alert?

  • Stay safe and be informed
  • When necessary, you'll receive a message with pertinent information, right to your cellphone
  • You can register an alternate email address, such as your Yahoo! or Gmail account
  • It's free (subscribers may incur text messaging charges depending on their wireless service provider and plan)