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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

• Access the “Personal Information” card on your My Missouri State portal
• Legal name changes additional steps

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

• Email:
  •  publicsafetydispatch@missouristate.edu

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.