UMass Boston

Sign up for Alerts from External Sources

The UMass Boston Alert System is the best way to be informed about on-campus emergencies, but it's also important to be tuned into other agencies throughout the City of Boston. The following links contain sign up information to receive alerts from various sources:

• MBTA T-Alerts
• ALERTBoston (City of Boston Alerts)
• DCR Roadway Closure Alerts
• CBS Boston Alerts
• National Weather Service Alerts 
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Alerts

Traffic Alerts and Advisories:

• Boston.com Traffic Alerts
• CBS Local Traffic Alerts
• WCVB Traffic Alerts
• MassDOT Traffic Advisories

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Don't wait for disaster to strike - educate yourself about disasters and develop a response plan that fits your personal needs. The following resources will help you learn how to respond to potential emergency situations: 

• Active Shooter Pocket Card Guide - Department of Homeland Security
• Active Shooter Training Course - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Bomb Threat Call Procedures - Homeland Security Office of Bombing Prevention 
• Winter Storm Safety Checklist - Red Cross
• Earthquake Safety Checklist - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
• Fire Safety Toolkit  - U.S. Fire Administration 
• Preventing the Flu - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 
• Tropical Cyclone and Hurricane Preparedness Guide - National Weather Service
• Tornado Preparedness and Response - Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

These resources are also listed in "My Personal Emergency Plan"