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 The C.W. Post Emergency Alert System
The C.W. Post Emergency Alert System has been developed to instantly and simultaneously contact C.W. Post students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency. Should an emergency occur, members of the campus community who have registered with the system can receive notices by several methods, including:
- Text messages (SMS) to mobile phones and PDAs
- Voice calls to mobile, home or office numbers
- E-mails to C.W. Post accounts
- Instant messages (AOL, MSN and Yahoo)
- Faxes to office fax lines
You may choose any or all of the above contact methods, and can choose the order in which they are used – for example, voice call first, then text, then IM, then e-mail. However, the C.W. Post Department of Public Safety may choose a different order if necessary, depending on the nature of the emergency.
How to Register
Registration is quick and easy. All members of the campus community not already registered for the system received an e-mail to their C.W. Post/LIU e-mail accounts on Sunday, March 23, 2008 with instructions and an Authorization Code. To get to your e-mail account, click here. A message will appear in your “inbox” from “cwpostalert@liu.edu.” The subject line is “New C.W. Post Emergency Alert System” or "AuthCode".
Within the e-mail message will be receive your personal “Authorization Code.” Simply click on the link for www.3nonline.com, click on New Member Registration, enter your Authorization Code, and follow the simple instructions to enter your contact information (ie cell, home phone, e-mail address, IM address).
Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail account you listed on the “Personal Information” page of the registration web site. The confirmation e-mail will come from this address: “C.W. Post Emergency Alert System.”
Keep Your Info Up-To-Date
If you have already registered for the system but need to update your contact information (ie phone number or e-mail address), go to www.3nonline.com and click on “Existing Member Login.”
About the Emergency Alert System
The C.W. Post Campus contracted in July 2007 with 3n (National Notification Network) for the InstaCom emergency notification system. There are a number of good mass notification systems available to colleges and universities. A committee of public safety experts within the C.W. Post administration concluded that the InstaCom system best suits the needs of our campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Will the C.W. Post Emergency Alert System Be Used?
The Emergency Alert System will be used when quick action is urgently required by the campus community. Examples include:
- Sheltering from a storm
- A dangerous situation such as a chemical spill, bomb threat or dangerous person
Less urgent notices will be delivered by campus e-mail, the campus emergency phone line – (516) 299-EMER (3637) -- and the C.W. Post Web site at www.liu.edu/cwpost. Campus closings due to weather will be publicized through major television and radio stations in the New York metro area.
How Will I Know the Emergency Alert Message is Genuine?
The message sender will appear as follows:
- For a text message: cwpostalert
- For an e-mail: cwpostalert@liu.edu
- For a phone call or fax: (516) 299-2700
- For an IM: cwpostalert
Do I Have To Confirm Receipt of the Emergency Message?
The system will automatically prompt you for a receipt confirmation. (ie “please press 1 to confirm receipt of this message”). Although it is not required, it is helpful for you to reply to the message so the C.W. Post Department of Public Safety knows you have received the message.
Will My Contact Information Be Shared With Anyone?
The contact data you enter will be provided to 3n National Notification Network, Inc., the vendor providing the Emergency Alert System. 3n will not have access to personal information such as your name or Social Security number. 3n is under obligation to keep your information confidential and has agreed not to sell, disclose or trade it to anyone or use it for anything other than C.W. Post emergency notification services.
Is There a Fee for the Emergency Alert System?
C.W. Post will not charge a fee for the system. Text messaging charges from your provider may apply.
What if I don’t know how to access my C.W. Post e-mail account?
Students – For directions on accessing your campus e-mail account go to https://it.liu.edu/sis/RetrieveAccount.aspx All registered C.W. Post students automatically are assigned a C.W. Post e-mail account in this format – firstname.lastname@cwpost.liu.edu
Faculty and Staff – If you don’t already have an e-mail account through Long Island University, stop by Information Technology, Room 236A in the library. Please bring your LIU ID card – available from Public Safety) to obtain an e-mail account.
Can I register my family and friends for this system?
This system is only for currently enrolled students and faculty and staff of the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.
How do the passwords work on the system?
You password needs to be between 6 and 24 characters consisting of both letters and numbers.
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Important Note: Long Island University cannot be held liable for students, faculty and staff who do not receive emergency messages or who do not register for the system.
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