Campus operational conditions indicate how the university is functioning. These may change as new information is received.
Recognized conditions are:
AppState-ALERT is the Appalachian State University 24/7 emergency messaging system. Using text messaging, voice messaging, the siren warning system, email and web technologies, AppState-ALERT is designed to provide immediate information to students, employees and their families in the event of a campus emergency in Boone or Hickory.
| Type | Campus Email | Text/Voice* | Web | Social Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Notification via AppState-ALERTs ** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Safety Alert/Timely Warnings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Adverse Conditions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Informational | ✔ | ✔ | ||
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* Text/Voice messages are opt-in only. Registered family members will receive text only. ** Emergency Notifications may also trigger Sirens in Boone and desktop notification. |
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In the event of a significant, active emergency or dangerous situation that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the campus community, the university will issue emergency notifications without delay, via AppState-ALERT. Examples include:
Appalachian State University issues timely warnings (safety alerts) in accordance with the Clery Safety Act to notify the campus community of Clery Act-defined crimes that have already occurred on or near campus, but may still pose a serious or ongoing threat to safety.
Timely warnings are intended to enable individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from similar crimes. These timely warnings are disseminated through emails, texts, and/or other means and include information that promotes safety through increased awareness without compromising law enforcement efforts.
Visit emergency.appstate.edu to learn more about how App State responds to specific emergencies. This site includes preparedness information for:
This is the movement of persons from a dangerous or potentially dangerous place to a safe place. In an extreme situation, (eg. flood) large portions of and perhaps the entire campus may be required to evacuate.