s. What is the difference between signing up for the social networking sites and the
community site?
This really is a “user’s choice” issue. Some individuals use Twitter and Facebook
accounts on a daily basis. For these individuals, adding the LoboAlerts feeds to their
accounts is easy and will allow them to receive messages through their current
channels. For those who do not regularly use Twitter and Facebook, it becomes a
matter of which service would you like to sign up for (Twitter, Facebook, or
UNMCommunity)?
t. If I opt-out (remove myself), how do I get back in?
To turn the LoboAlerts back on simply log into LoboAlerts (see “How do I log into
LoboAlerts). From the “Groups” tab, check the “Text” checkbox.
u. If I enter my cellular telephone number, will it be published in the on-line
directory?
No. Information entered into the LoboAlerts system will only use it used to provide
safety and weather alerts, or notification of any event which may pose a threat to the
University’s ability to conduct regular activities.
v. Is LoboAlerts just for cellular telephones?
No. The LoboAlerts system can send messages to any device that can receive text
messages through cellular service or e-mail, such as cellular telephones, text pagers,
BlackBerrys and some wireless PDAs. LoboAlerts may also be sent to e-mail
addresses registered through the system.
w. What if I go home during the semester break? Can I turn LoboAlerts off?
Yes. There are two ways to stop receiving messages on your phone: 1) Visit
loboalerts.unm.edu. From the “Groups” tab, uncheck the “Text” checkbox; or 2) text
STOP to 67283 or 226787. If you opt-out you will NOT be notified via text
messaging in the event of a campus emergency. To turn the LoboAlerts back on
simply log into LoboAlerts (see “How do I log into LoboAlerts). From the “Groups”
tab, check the “Text” checkbox. If you turn the alerts off by texting STOP, you must
text START to 67283 or 226787 to turn them back on. Although you receive a
confirmation when texting STOP, you receive no such confirmation by texting
START.
x. What if I don’t have a cellular telephone?
LoboAlerts is just one part of the University’s emergency notification system. The
other components include the campus warning siren system, e-mail alerts and web
page updates. Individuals can also follow the LoboAlerts Twitter at
http://twitter.com/loboalerts, or the LoboAlerts Facebook at
http://tinyurl.com/loboalerts
.
y. I don’t have a text-messaging capable phone. Does this mean I won’t get
messages?
No, however, without a text-capable messaging device one would not be able to
receive text messages. LoboAlerts is just one part of the University’s emergency
notification system. The other components include the campus warning siren system,
e-mail alerts and web page updates. Individuals can also follow the LoboAlerts
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