NY-Alert is a secure, web-based emergency text, email and voice message alert system managed by Fredonia's Department of Marketing & Communications and University Police. NY-Alert is the primary tool within the mass communication system used on campus during an emergency.
Sign-up instructions
- Go to Your Connection
- Log in with your Fred ID# OR click the "Use Single Sign-On" button .
- On the main menu, click on the “Personal Information” tab at the top
- From the list of options, click on “Emergency Alert Contact Information (NY-Alert)” (near the bottom)
- The next step depends in whether or not you have previously registered for NY-Alert (keep scrolling below for both options).
If you have previously registered for NY-Alert:
Click the option labeled, "I would like to continue with the NY-Alert System but I need to alter the displayed contact information," then click CONTINUE. Review your information and make changes as needed.
If you have not previously registered for NY-Alert:
- You will be given two choices; click the first option that says, “I would like to register for this service now and receive any alerts sent to the campus community.” Click CONTINUE.
- Enter an e-mail address to receive NY-Alert messages. Click CONTINUE.
- Enter phone numbers to receive text, voice, and/or fax messages. Click CONTINUE.
- Confirm the information by clicking, “Register me with NY-Alert,” located at the bottom. You should then see the confirmation: "You have successfully registered for SUNY NY-Alert.