When a Maroon Alert goes out, do you know how to respond? Maroon Alerts Decoded: What Should You Do? is a quick and informative course designed to help Mississippi State University students, faculty and staff understand the university’s emergency notification system and how to take the right action—fast.

In this session, participants will learn:

• The purpose and types of Maroon Alerts (texts, emails, social media, sirens and more)
• How to interpret alert language and determine what actions to take
• The difference between shelter-in-place, lockdown and evacuation notifications
• How to ensure your contact information is up to date in the system
• What to expect during and after an alert is issued

Using real examples and scenario walkthroughs, this course demystifies emergency messaging so you’ll know exactly what to do to stay safe and informed—on campus, at home or on the go.