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UPDATE: Statewide Tornado Drill March 4th CANCELLED

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Due to forecasted inclement weather in the Springfield/Greene County area, the statewide tornado drill scheduled tomorrow, March 4th, has been cancelled for our area.  There is no scheduled make-up date at this time.  Please note that the regularly scheduled monthly test will be Wednesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m.

MSU Alert: This will be only a drill.

In cooperation with the State Emergency Management Agency, Missouri State University is participating in the Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill on March 4th at 11:00 a.m. Please respond as if this were an actual tornado emergency. During a tornado or other severe weather emergency, the following actions are recommended:

  1. Remain calm.
  2. Do not use elevators.
  3. Go to the nearest designated shelter location. If unsure, seek shelter in the lowest level of a building and stay away from windows.
  4. Offer to help those who need assistance.
  5. After the tornado has passed, call 9-1-1 to report any injuries or damage, and evacuate the building if necessary.
  6. Do not leave the building/shelter area until an all-clear is given or the warning has expired.

Please refer to the Emergency Preparedness and Response website for detailed instructions on shelter locations and additional information.

Thank you for your participation in helping keep our campus community safe!

Important Update: New Phone Numbers for Missouri State Alert Voice Calls

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Clear, reliable communication is critical—especially during emergencies. To help ensure your alerts reach the right people at the right time, the vendor has updated the phone numbers used for the Missouri State Alert voice calling.

Good to know: This update does not affect e911 services.

Why This Update Matters

These changes improve call delivery reliability and tracking, helping ensure that important messages aren’t delayed, blocked, or mislabeled as spam. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our communication systems operating at peak performance.

New Outbound Calling Numbers

You may now see voice calls coming from the following numbers:

  • +1 (866) 318-1306
  • +1 (855) 692-1591
  • +1 (844) 866-4014
  • +1 (833) 330-2158

Recommended Action

To avoid missed or filtered alerts, we recommend saving them as contacts or marking them as “safe” in device and carrier settings.

Taking this step helps ensure that critical notifications are delivered without interruption.

Helpful Resource

For easy reference, you can bookmark and share this continuously updated resource with your teams:
What Phone Numbers Will I Receive Texts/Calls From?

Staying Informed

Updates like this are done to maintain system reliability and performance—and we’ll always communicate changes, so you’re never caught off guard.

More frequently asked questions about Missouri State Alert can be found on the University Safety website.

MSU Campus Safety has a new look!

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New Year, New Uniforms!

Missouri State University Campus Safety has transitioned to a new high-visibility uniform as part of its ongoing commitment to safety, professionalism, and approachability across campus. The updated uniform features enhanced reflective elements and brighter coloring to improve officer visibility during day and night operations, particularly in high-traffic areas and during emergency response. This change supports Campus Safety’s mission to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while reinforcing a clear, recognizable presence throughout the Missouri State community.

Missouri State Alert Spring Semester Test

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Test Alert

The Spring semester test is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, at 10:50 a.m.

Missouri State Alert

Missouri State University launched an improved emergency alert system on July 1, 2025, designed to keep our campus community safer and better informed during critical situations.

Enhanced communication

The upgraded system can send targeted messages to specific groups within our university community, delivering more relevant information for weather alerts, security threats, campus closures and other critical incidents.

How it works

The system automatically determines communication methods based on university protocols—you cannot select your preferred method. You can update contact details in My Missouri State.

To officially update contact information

Recognizing official alerts

Add these to your contacts to prevent alerts from going to spam.  All legitimate alerts come from these designated sources:

  • Phone messages:
    • Standard text alerts:
      • 58843
    • Non-emergency:
      • 417-510-4744
    • Emergency:
      • 833-586-0048
      • 833-510-1110
      • 833-489-1417
      • 833-545-0043

Additional Information

This enhancement is part of our ongoing campus safety commitment. A new safety app, Bear Shield, has launched this fall with additional features.

Participation of the mass notification system is mandatory—no opt-out options ensure every community member receives critical safety information when it matters most.

More frequently asked questions about Missouri State Alert can be found on the University Safety website.

Missouri State Alert Fall Semester Test

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Test Alert

The Fall semester test is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, at 10:50 a.m.

Missouri State Alert

Missouri State University launched an improved emergency alert system on July 1, designed to keep our campus community safer and better informed during critical situations.

Enhanced communication

The upgraded system can now send targeted messages to specific groups within our university community, delivering more relevant information for weather alerts, security threats, campus closures and other critical incidents.

How it works

The system automatically determines communication methods based on university protocols—you cannot select your preferred method. You can update contact details in My Missouri State.

To officially update contact information

Recognizing official alerts

All legitimate alerts come from these designated sources:

Add these to your contacts to prevent alerts from going to spam.

Additional Information

This enhancement is part of our ongoing campus safety commitment. A new safety app, Bear Shield, has launched this fall with additional features.

Participation of the mass notification system is mandatory—no opt-out options ensure every community member receives critical safety information when it matters most.

More frequently asked questions about Missouri State Alert can be found on the University Safety website.