Emergency Communication

Overview

In the event of an emergency, Cal Poly Pomona will provide crucial information as quickly as the situation allows. Information will be distributed through the Safety Alert System. The system's communication channels include:

1. Office and mobile Phones

The system will call university office phones and personal cell phone numbers. In addition, mobile phones can receive an alert via text message. To receive the alerts, be sure your contact information is up to date on BroncoDirect.

2. University email

Email to your cpp.edu account is the official communication vehicle for the university.

3. Computer pop-up messages

University owned computers should receive a full-screen pop-up alert. The full-screen emergency messages will take over campus-owned computers that are active. Exit the screen by clicking the "Acknowledge" button.

4. Broadcast over the speakerphone

During an emergency, a message may be broadcast over the speakers of university-owned Cisco phones.

5. CPP home page

Urgent notifications will be placed on the university home page.

6. PolyCentric | University News Center

PolyCentric, the university's news website, features breaking news, announcements of campus events, spotlights on various departments, and faculty and staff resources.

7. Emergency Hotline

Information and updates will be provided on the university's Emergency Hotline at (866) 869-POLY (7659). The campus community is encouraged to add this number to their contact lists.

8. Electronic Marquees

The university has three electronic marquees at campus entrances on Kellogg Drive, near the 10 Freeway offramp, and at the corner of Temple Avenue and South Campus Drive.

9. Evacuation coordinators and public safety officials

A list of building marshals is available upon request from Emergency Management.

10. Posters, fliers

Information may be posted at campus entrances, building entrances and other locations as needed.