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Emergency Notification Network & Alerts

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION NETWORK:

Palm Beach Atlantic University has long recognized the need to prepare for and respond to emergency incidents that pose a threat to the health and safety of the campus community.

While an “emergency” by its very definition is an unforeseen event, it requires immediate action. Palm Beach Atlantic in partnership with Rave Mobile Safety® has instituted the Palm Beach Atlantic University Emergency Notification Network (ENN) known as PBA Alert!

PBA Alert! is an outgoing notification system, not an incoming notification system. There are three methods to notify the University of an emergency: 1) Rave Guardian® app; 2) network computer takeover; and 3) email/SMS notifications.

ALERT:

When situations arise that pose a threat to the community, the University will make a timely warning notification using a variety of methods. Threats include, but are not limited to, impending natural disasters (hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, etc.) criminal activity, acts of terror, and known safety threats on or off-campus. Warnings may originate from several administrative departments and will use one or more of the following means of dissemination that make up the Emergency Notification Network:

 
  1. Text Messaging powered by Rave Alert®: A SMS message sent to those whose number is registered with the University. To check your registration information go to pba.edu/change and verify/update your personal information. Information submitted is verified and updated within 24 business hours.

  2. Computer Takeover powered by Rave Alert®: Rave Alert communicates directly to online University network computers which creates a browser pop-up alert on each networked computer (computers that have been set up and are on the PBA domain) that relays the message.
  3. Email Notification powered by Rave Alert®: An auto-populated list of persons set up by Campus Information Services will receive a message detailing the emergency and steps to take. 

  

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Rave Guardian

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Updating Contact Information

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Checking and Changing Contact Information
All users may view their Mobile Phone number (the one used for Rave emergency alerts), using the following steps:

Sign into https://my.pba.edu
Click their profile picture/icon in the upper right of myPBA
Click "My profile & settings"
Click the "Contact information" tab on the left
Click the drop-down arrow on "Phone Numbers" (shown below):


If the phone number on-file in NOT correct:

Employees (including student workers) may update their contact information through PayCom.
Students may contact the Registrar's office to update their information.

Hurricane Preparedness & Storm Updates

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At Palm Beach Atlantic University, we ensure that students, faculty, and staff are made aware of the possibility of hurricanes and are prepared to take necessary steps, should one threaten our community. The Emergency Management team monitors storm updates, watches, and warnings for the West Palm Beach and Orlando communities. 

Plans are in place to help prepare for the approach of a tropical storm or hurricane:

  • Notification of class cancellations or campus closings before the storm
  • Information updates during the storm
  • Reports on power outages or damage to campus facilities as a result of the storm
  • Information on reopening campus and the resumption of classes

Hurricane & Storm Updates | PBA - Palm Beach Atlantic University

For resources on preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane, please visit:

Hurricane Preparedness | PBA - Palm Beach Atlantic University