Mt. SAC Alerts

Make sure you receive important emergency notifications from Mt. San Antonio College by logging into the Mt. SAC Portal and updating your contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • What are Mt. SAC Alerts?
    Mt. SAC Alerts is part of the college's emergency notification system. It sends messages via text message, voice call, and email. Messages are also posted to the college's main Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as RSS feeds. Mt. SAC Alerts may also trigger building lights, sirens and message boards. 
  • How do I receive Mt. SAC Alerts? 

    Mt. SAC students and employees are automatically opted-in to receive emergency messages. HOWEVER, this is dependent on the college having your emergency contact information.

    Make sure your emergency contact information is up to date with these easy steps:

    1. Log into the Mt. SAC Portal
    2. Scroll down to Campus Emergency Notification System
    3. Click "Add/Update My Contact Information" 
  • How do I update my contact information?

    Update your emergency contact information with these easy steps:

    1. Log into the Mt. SAC Portal
    2. Scroll down to Campus Emergency Notification System
    3. Click  "Add/Update My Contact Information" 
  • When do you send Mt. SAC Alerts? 
    Mt. SAC Alerts  are reserved for emergency situations and testing each Fall and Spring. Mt. SAC Alerts are sent when an immediate safety issue has been determined by the Senior Police Administrator on Duty, President, or Administrator in Charge. They then work with the Office of Marketing and Communication to release a Mt. SAC Alert. These are powered by a popular emergency notification system called Rave Alert. 
  • Why do you send to so many media channels?
    Emergency notifications are sent to numerous channels to ensure messages are received. There are situations, such as after an earthquake, where some channels will be down or unavailable. 
  • What does it cost to receive Mt. SAC Alerts?
    Mt. SAC Alerts are free, however, standard text message and data rates apply.
  • How can community members receive emergency information?

    There is an option to receive Mt. SAC Alerts via text message. When signing up for Mt. SAC Alerts this way, you will only receive text messages and not voice calls or emails. Standard text message and data rates apply. Text MTSACALERT to 226787 (CAMPUS) to opt-in. To opt out text STOP to 226787 (CAMPUS).