VT Alerts for Hokie Family and Community Members
Virginia Tech Alerts
All Hokie family members, loved ones, and community members in surrounding areas around campus are able to subscribe to receive real-time VT Alerts to stay informed about Blacksburg campus emergencies.
To subscribe:
Text HokieFam
to 226787 to receive alerts from Virginia Tech.
For international SMS, text HokieFam to 1-424-322-6787.
Confirmation:
You will receive a text message confirming your subscription.
The alerts will be active until the following May 31. Users will receive a text message to resubscribe on or around this date.
Unsubscribe:
Text Stop
to 226787 to cancel alerts. Resubscribe at any time.
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Hokie Ready App
All Hokie loved ones and community members are also encouraged to download the free Hokie Ready app. App users can access important just-in-time emergency information, connect with Virginia Tech emergency services, and navigate the Blacksburg campus quickly and safely.
Please direct any questions to Virginia Tech Emergency Management at 540-231-4873 or oem@vt.edu.