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The Trapper Alert emergency notification system is how Northwest College alerts the campus community of emergencies on or near campus.
To prepare for the upcoming Trapper Alert emergency notification system test – which will occur at 12 p.m. on Monday, 27 November, 2023– Northwest College is asking campus community members to ensure their emergency contact information is up to date.
Enrollment in the Trapper Alert RAVE system to receive text message notification can be located on MyNWC Portal in the “Student Links” card by clicking on the “Update RAVE Information” link. The Northwest College community will automatically receive emergency notifications via email, phone call, and text message as part of the test, as well as during an actual emergency.
The College’s emergency procedures are outlined in the emergency response guide located on the Northwest College Campus Safety & Security webpage. Please mark the system test date on your calendar so that you are prepared when the test alert is sent. Below are some frequently asked questions about the Trapper Alerts emergency notification system:
Why does the College need my emergency contact information?
Having your correct emergency contact information allows the College to notify you immediately in the event of an emergency.
Will you share my emergency contact information?
No. Emergency contact information is kept confidential.
How do I edit my emergency contact information?
Go to MyNWC Portal and to the “Student Links” card. Scroll down and click on the “Update RAVE Information” link. Make sure your current cellphone information is current and correct.
How often do I have to update my emergency contact information?
Information should be checked/updated at the beginning of every academic year, or anytime your contact information changes.
Why does the College conduct these tests?
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to maintain emergency response procedures, to notify the campus community of emergency situations and to regularly conduct testing of its systems and procedures.
What types of emergency notifications does the College send to campus?
The College generally issues two types of notifications: Trapper Alerts, and Timely Warnings. The emergency notifications and explanations of each can be found on the College’s Campus Safety and Security website.