Stay Informed / Get Notified

Campus Emergency Notification System

PolyAlert is Cal Poly’s primary tool for delivering critical emergency information to help ensure the safety of our community. PolyAlert can distribute emergency notifications through email, SMS text, and voice.

Cal Poly email addresses are automatically enrolled in the PolyAlert system, but we highly encourage anyone with a Cal Poly Portal account to register their cell phone number(s) to receive emergency alerts via text message. Cal Poly students, faculty, staff, and auxiliary employees may register up to two phone numbers with the system on the “Personal Info” tab at my.calpoly.edu

Typical alerts sent out on this system include warnings of potential hazards, emergency instructions, evacuation orders, and other similar messages.

PolyAlert Opt-In Keywords

To opt in, please text the appropriate keyword to 226787. For ease of use, please click on the appropriate keyword and either click on the image or use your mobile device's camera to scan the Quick Response (QR) code.

Keyword	Populations and Purpose	Expiration
CPArts	Provide emergency notifications to Cal Poly Arts patrons.	365 days
CPAthletics	Provide emergency notifications to attendees of Cal Poly sporting events.	365 days
CPPartners	Provide emergency notifications to Cal Poly Partners employees.	N/A
CPQuarterPlus	Provide emergency notifications to Cal Poly Quarter Plus attendees.	90 days
CPSupporters	Provide emergency notifications to Mustang parents or other supporters.	365 days
CPVisitors	Provide emergency notifications to transient Cal Poly visitors.	60 days

Other Emergency Notification Resources

In addition to Cal Poly’s PolyAlert system, there are other ways to receive emergency notifications at the national, state, and county levels. Below are additional resources to help keep you informed:

National Weather Service (NWS) and Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The National Weather Service (NWS) issues real-time weather warnings for severe storms, flooding, wildfires, and other hazardous conditions. These alerts are broadcast through multiple channels, including the Emergency Alert System (EAS), which sends critical messages via TV, radio, and mobile devices. To stay informed, ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are enabled on your smartphone.

AlertSLO – San Luis Obispo County Emergency Notifications

AlertSLO is the official emergency notification system for San Luis Obispo County, providing real-time alerts for wildfires, earthquakes, evacuations, and other public safety incidents. You can receive notifications via phone, email, and text for incidents affecting your neighborhood.

Sign up for AlertSLO here.

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