Today, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.: Emergency communications systems testing

The college is testing its emergency communications systems on Friday, Aug. 18 between 10 and 11 a.m.

Test messages will be broadcast to the indoor and outdoor speaker systems; alert beacons inside campus buildings; the college’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts; student and employee email; desktop computers on the college network and the Alertus mobile application.

Additionally, we will test the SUNY NY-Alert system. SUNY NY-Alert allows Hudson Valley to send text messages, phone and/or email alerts to those who sign up. You may sign-up for SUNY NY-Alert by accessing “Personal Information” after you log in to WIReD. Those who have already registered for SUNY NY-Alert are encouraged to review their contact information to make sure it remains up-to-date.

Download App (Alertus +)
To download the Alertus app for emergency notifications from the college (including system test messages), please follow the instructions below.

Apple: iTunes App Store
Android: Google Play Store

  • Organization Code: hvcc
  • Enter your email address and click “Register”
  • Open your email and click on link to confirm your account
  • Restart Alertus + mobile app and set up notifications

Please pardon any interruption to college business as we test our communications tools to improve our response during an actual emergency.

Thank you.