Breaking News and Emergency Alerts

For emergency alerts, please follow the instructions below to receive alerts.
Simpson has implemented an emergency text alert system (Singlewire InformaCast), which can broadcast emergency alerts to office phones, email, and cell phones (text). By default, all employee and student Simpson email addresses are enrolled in the system to receive alerts. However, everyone may also elect to optionally add their personal cell phone number (text) and email address to receive alerts through the InformaCast website.

How to add your personal cell OR email to the Simpson emergency alert system

1. Visit InformaCast
2. Enter your Simpson email address (e.g. john.doe@students.simpsonu.edu).
3. You will be redirected to Simpson’s Single Sign-On (SSO) web page to sign in.
4. Enter your Simpson user account username (not email address) and password, then click “Sign in”.
5. The “Informacast” page will appear where you can view/enter your information.
6. Click the “+” button in the SMS section to add your cell phone number for text alerts.
7. Click “Save” to save your information.

Note: You can also use the “InformaCast Mobile” app (by Singlewire Software) to update your info and receive alerts. The app also allows you to respond to certain alerts. Simply search for “InformaCast Mobile” in your app store, then log in with your Simpson username and password.

If you need further assistance with signing up for mass text notifications, please email helpdesk@simpsonu.edu or call ext.4940 or 530-226-4940.