Get emergency information with Skyhawk Alert

Skyhawk Alert is FLC’s emergency notification service that quickly communicates health and safety information via email and text. These alerts contain critical situational updates about FLC operations and community safety. They are used during campus emergencies or unexpected closures, and if an off-campus incident poses a threat to FLC.

All current students and employees are automatically enrolled to receive Skyhawk Alerts via their official FLC email and cell number listed in Workday. Ensure your phone number is up-to-date to receive these alerts!

Email is FLC’s most reliable communication method. Electronic mail is an official means of communication at FLC, and the College expects messages to be read promptly. Learn more about our College Electronic Mail policy.

Emergency messages will also be posted on social media, the FLC website, and campus digital screens. Skyhawk Alert is one of several ways FLC communicates during emergencies. While alerts are reliable, they rely on third-party providers like cell carriers, so delivery cannot be guaranteed.

For visitors: Emergency alerts are linked to Fort Lewis College and FLC Police Facebook accounts. Social media platforms will post alerts, and push notifications can be enabled on these apps:

Directions, not details

Skyhawk Alerts are brief and give clear instructions. For example:

  • Campus lockdown. Return to rooms and shelter in place. Police are securing buildings. More updates will follow.
  • Classes canceled 2/23 due to severe weather. Check your email for more details.
  • Two mountain lions spotted near Kroeger Hall. Use caution.

Alerts provide immediate actions, and follow-up details are shared via email and social media. Multiple alerts may be sent as a situation evolves, including outside normal business hours.

Learn more about campus safety procedures

Opting out of Skyhawk Alert messages

To stop receiving text alerts, reply STOP to the latest Skyhawk Alert message. You’ll continue receiving email alerts. To opt-out completely, submit the Opt-Out Form to SkyhawkAlert@fortlewis.edu.

About Omnilert, the provider for Skyhawk Alert

Skyhawk Alert is powered by Omnilert, a mass notification provider with a strict "Zero Spam" policy. Your contact info is used solely for emergency messages.