How reliable is text messaging in the case of an emergency?
A. SUNY NY Alert has the ability to text message you as part of this alert system. When signing up for this service, you may enter your phone number in the text message field. You should be aware, however, that texting is the least reliable means of getting this emergency information. Texting is limited to a certain number of characters. Therefore the information you receive by text will be short and not necessarily give you complete information. You should always check your email once you receive a text message from the alert system. Additionally, phone calls sent by cell providers will take precedence over text messages.
. SUNY NY Alert has the ability to text message you as part of this alert system. When signing up for this service, you may enter your phone number in the text message field. You should be aware, however, that texting is the least reliable means of getting this emergency information. Texting is limited to a certain number of characters. Therefore the information you receive by text will be short and not necessarily give you complete information. You should always check your email once you receive a text message from the alert system. Additionally, phone calls sent by cell providers will take precedence over text messages.
