Griffon Alert Emergency Notification System is a comprehensive, redundant, emergency notification system at Missouri Western State University. The system is activated by the Missouri Western Police Department and is designed to be used for emergencies on campus that affect or could affect multiple
persons and or cause significant infrastructure or property damage.
GRIFFON ALERT WILL BE USED FOR:
- Tornado warnings
- Bomb threat and other emergency evacuations
- Active shooter on campus
- Shelter-in-place due to outdoor hazards (e.g. Hazardous material spills)
- An all clear declaration
- Testing of the system
GRIFFON ALERT WILL NOT BE USED FOR:
- Daily minor emergencies
- School closings
- Fire evacuations (systems exist in all public buildings)
- Advertising
- Promotions
- Personal messaging
*As of Nov. 1, 2008, not all components of Griffon Alert have been installed. It is anticipated that all components should be installed and functional in early 2009.
Emergency actions requested by Griffon Alert should be followed by all faculty, staff, students and visitors until an ALL CLEAR is issued. All components of the Griffon Alert System will be used to announce the ALL CLEAR for any major emergency.
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Griffon Alert cannot be activated unless MWSU Police know of the problem.
Call 911 or 271-4438 or use an emergency phone as listed below:
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