EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

PBA Alert!

PBA Department of Public Safety

PBA Alert!

Emergency notifications and contact-information guidance for the Palm Beach Atlantic University community.

PBA Alert is an outgoing notification system.

PBA Alert sends urgent information and safety instructions to the University community. It is not monitored as a method for submitting emergency reports.

For immediate assistance:

Call 911 Call DPS: 561-803-2500

Personal Safety

Get Rave Guardian

Access safety timers, PBA Safety Chat and emergency resources.

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Alert Delivery

Review Your Phone Number

Confirm your mobile number for emergency text alerts (directions below).

Open myPBA ›

Emergency Notification Network

How PBA Alert keeps you informed

Palm Beach Atlantic University prepares for and responds to emergency incidents that may threaten the health and safety of the campus community.

In partnership with Rave Mobile Safety®, the University maintains the Palm Beach Atlantic University Emergency Notification Network, known as PBA Alert!

Depending on the situation, authorized University offices may use one or more notification methods to communicate emergency instructions, timely warnings, campus closures, severe-weather information, or other known safety concerns.

Emergency notification methods

PBA Alert may use any combination of the following methods based on the nature and urgency of the incident.

SMS Text Messaging

A text message is sent to the mobile phone number registered with the University. Contact-information changes may require up to 24 business hours to be verified and updated.

Computer Notification

Supported University network computers may display an emergency browser pop-up containing the alert message and instructions.

Email Notification

University email distribution lists receive messages describing the emergency, relevant safety information and any actions community members should take.

Alert Contact Information

Make sure PBA can reach you

Your mobile phone number is used to deliver PBA emergency text alerts. Follow these steps to review the number currently listed in myPBA.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Select your profile picture or icon.

STEP 3

Choose “My profile & settings.”

STEP 4

Select “Contact information.”

STEP 5

Expand “Phone numbers.”

myPBA Contact Information page showing the Phone numbers menu

Employees

Update through Paycom

Employees, including student workers, should update incorrect contact information through Paycom.

Open Paycom

Students

Contact the Registrar

Students should contact the Office of the Registrar when the mobile phone number on file is incorrect.

Visit the Registrar

Rave Guardian

Personal Safety Technology

Rave Guardian

Rave Guardian complements PBA Alert by providing personal-safety tools such as Safety Timers, PBA Safety Chat, University information, emergency calling and direct communication with the Department of Public Safety.

Rave Guardian PBA Safety Chat instructions

Download Rave Guardian

Available free for Apple and Android devices.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

After contacting emergency responders, notify the PBA Department of Public Safety when it is safe to do so.

Call 911 Call DPS: 561-803-2500

Hurricane Preparedness & Storm Updates

Emergency Management

Hurricane Preparedness & Storm Updates

Official University operating updates, storm information and preparedness resources.

Stay informed before, during and after a storm

PBA’s Emergency Management team monitors storm updates, watches and warnings affecting the West Palm Beach and Orlando communities. Students, faculty and staff should monitor PBA Alert and official University communication channels during severe weather.

University Communications

Information you may receive

Notification of class cancellations or campus closings before a storm

University information and operating updates during a storm

Reports concerning power outages or damage to campus facilities

Information regarding campus reopening and the resumption of classes

View Current Storm Updates Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Before Severe Weather

Be ready to receive instructions

Review Your Contact Information

Confirm that the mobile phone number associated with your University record is correct so that you can receive emergency text alerts.

Monitor Official Updates

Rely on PBA Alert, University email and the official PBA storm-updates webpage for campus operating decisions.

Follow Safety Instructions

Follow instructions regarding sheltering, evacuation, class cancellations, building access and the resumption of University operations.

National Hurricane Center

View current tropical-weather information from the National Hurricane Center.