Texting to be used in University of Montana alert system

February 22, 2008

An emergency mass alert system via text messaging has been worked out between the University of Montana’s Office of Public Safety and UM’s Information Technology Office in the event of a campus-wide crisis.

Director of Public Safety Jim Lemcke said he met with UM’s IT department on Thursday and a comprehensive plan has been worked out.

“Once operational I’m sure there will be a live test,” Lemcke said.

Story by Mike Gerrity

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