The safety and security of our campus community is of the utmost importance, which is why Ohio State is updating the Buckeye Alert database that is designed to provide rapid notification to alert students, faculty and staff of an emergency situation that requires them to take immediate action. When such a situation arises, Public Safety sends text messages to the cell phone numbers listed in the Buckeye Alert database. This database was created in 2006 and now contains outdated information.

As communicated in August, changes are being made to the Buckeye Alert text message system. The Department of Public Safety will begin using the HR database to pull cell phone numbers for Buckeye Alert text messages.

Due to this change, faculty and staff who are registered to receive Buckeye Alert text messages will need to re-register by updating their cell phone number in the HR database. (Student cell phone numbers will be pulled similarly from the Student Information System.) Faculty and staff who are not currently registered to receive Buckeye Alert text messages may also register by doing the same.

NOTE: OSUMC faculty and staff already have the ability to register their cell phone numbers and should do so by accessing Employee Self Service at https://go.osu.edu/osumcselfservice

The online functionality to re-register to receive Buckeye Alert text messages is now available. To re-register:

1. Close all Internet browser sessions and go to http://go.osu.edu/textalertregister.
2. Log in using your name.# username and password.
3. Once you are logged in, click on "Phone Numbers" in the left hand menu.
4. Enter your cell phone number.

1. Verify the cell phone number listed is accurate; if it isn't enter the current number.
2. Click "Save".

1. Click on "Add a Phone Number".
2. Enter your cell phone number, and select the Phone Type "Cellular".
3. Click "Save".

Staff with limited access to the internet, or who need assistance based on the impact of a disability, should contact their Human Resource Professional for assistance in re-registering for Buckeye Alert.

Information about how to re-register to receive Buckeye Alert text messages is available online at http://buckeyealert.osu.edu/.

For more information, see the frequently asked questions below, or contact Bob Armstrong by sending an e-mail to emergencymanagement@dps.ohio-state.edu.

NOTE: OSUMC faculty and staff already have the ability to register their cell phone numbers and should do so by accessing the employee self-service portal via OneSource.