CMC Alert, The Emergency Notification System For Students And Employees
Become informed of emergencies, including weather closures, on Colorado Mountain College Campuses
In the event of an ongoing emergency or unexpected campus closure, the CMC Alert system will be utilized to send a text message to all enrolled phone numbers. In some circumstances, additional details and instructions may also be sent by email.
Students
Students are automatically enrolled in Alert CMC Alert any term they are registered in a for-credit class at CMC. Students with access to Basecamp may self-manage their CMC Alert notification preferences by logging into Basecamp, clicking on Student Services, then select CMC Alert from the drop-down menu, and then click on Manage Notification Preferences.
Continuing Education (non-credit) students are not automatically enrolled in CMC Alerts but may elect to receive alerts by completing the form on the CMC Alert Sign-Up page.
Staff and Faculty
Staff and Faculty are automatically enrolled in CMC Alert. Faculty and staff may manage their CMC Alert contact information in Basecamp. Select Faculty/Staff Services from the main Basecamp menu, click on CMC Alert from the drop-down list, and then click on Manage Notification Preferences.
Go to Basecamp (login required)
Community Members, Campus Partners, and Others
Community members, campus service providers, tenants, and others who frequent CMC campuses may sign up for CMC Alerts on the CMC Alert Sign-Up page.
CMC Alert FAQ
What kind of alerts will I receive?
This system will only be used to distribute information regarding emergencies that require immediate action. An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the campus community or significantly disrupts its programs and activities. Examples of such emergencies include campus closures due to a fire, flood, unexpected road closures, evacuation of buildings, an ongoing criminal incident, or severe weather. The alert message will direct you where to find more information or learn what action to take. Less urgent messages will be sent using the college's e-mail system. Following a warning, the alert system will be used to provide additional messages or an "all clear" announcement.
What information do you need from me?
We need accurate contact information, including your cell phone number and email address(es) that you regularly check.
What if I don't own a cell phone?
If you do not have a cell phone, please enter the best number and email to reach you in an emergency. The college will still send you messages about campus emergencies through other channels. For example, voice messages will be sent to your dorm and/or home phone.
I am a CMC student. How do I submit or update my contact information?
Contact the front desk staff at the campus you are attending, or self-manage your notification preferences in Basecamp under Student Services.
I am a CMC employee. How do I submit or update my contact information?
Employees can self-manage their notification preferences in Basecamp. Select Employee Services from the main Basecamp menu, click on CMC Alert, and then click on Manage Notification Preferences to update your information.
Will I receive information other than emergency alerts from CMC ALERT?
CMC only uses this notification system for emergencies that significantly disrupt campus operations, weather closures, emergency drills, or other situations impacting an entire campus or multiple campuses.
Do I need special software to receive messages?
The Emergency Notification System is a hosted and managed service, so you will not need special hardware or software to receive messages.