Timely Warnings
Appalachian State University issues timely warnings in accordance with the Clery Safety Act to notify the campus community of criminal incidents that have already occured, but still pose a serious or ongoing threat. Timely warnings are intended to enable individuals to take precautions to protect themselves and prevent 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.
- Recent Timely Warnings: Published on the App State Police website.
Emergency Notifications
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, Appalachian State University will issue emergency notifications without delay. These notifications are distributed through the AppState-Alert system and may include information about serious and actively occurring criminal acts, natural disasters, or other emergencies, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, an active assailant/shooter, hazardous material spills, fires, severe weather and significant utility outages.
Emergency notifications are managed by the Office of Environmental Health, Safety, & Emergency Management in accordance with University Policy 302.7 Emergency Notification System.
- Active Alerts: Published on appstatealert.com.