WSU has developed many resources and tools for emergency communications.
WSU Alert Notification System
Consists of a vendor-provided service that contacts the university community directly via cell phones (both voice and text), landlines (voice), email and pagers with emergency warnings and notifications. The notification system is an opt-out system. Students, faculty, and staff can manage their accounts through WSU – Confluence. All WSU campuses will test the above mentioned emergency notification tools each semester. Tests may be announced or unannounced and will be documented by the WSU Office of Emergency Management.
For WSU Students/Faculty/Staff
WSU Alert Website
Serves as the primary source of emergency and other critical information for the campus.
COWS (Campus Outdoor Warning System) Pullman only
Consists of five sirens and public address speakers mounted throughout campus. You will hear these in the event there is an immediate threat to the safety to those on the WSU Pullman Campus.
WSU Insider
Provides news and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU community. The insider also provides announcements for emergency drills and test.