CPTC Alert Emergency Text Messaging Notification System

Just a few of the Alert System features:

• Designed to instantly reach cell phones and other mobile devices when an urgent campus situation needs to be communicated.
• In the event of an emergency, a text message will be sent to the mobile number and/or email registered with the system.
• You must register to take advantage of this important notification service.

Frequently asked questions:

Q: How do I register?
A: CPTC students, parents, faculty, and staff can register by clicking on Faculty or Student on the sign up button on the right and entering your mobile number and/or email address. If you sign up for a text alert you will receive a text confirming that you have opted in the alert system to receive emergency notifications. If you sign up by email, there is no confirmation.
 
Q: How will I know when a text is from CPTC Alert?
A: Your CPTC Alert messages will come to you from the number 693-10. Program this number as “CPTC Alert” in your phone. That way, you will know when CPTC is texting you.
 
Q: What type of alerts will I receive?
A: You will only receive emergency notifications and campus delays/closings issued by CPTC. If you choose, you may also receive weather advisories.
 
Q: Does CPTC Alert cost anything to use?
A: There is no cost for an individual who has registered for the alerts; however, your cell phone carrier might charge you to receive text messages, so please check your plan.
 
Q: Will all cell phone carriers deliver CPTC Alert messages?
A: Yes.
 
Q: Will I receive ads or SPAM on my phone?
A: No.
 
Q: Can I register my parents or other family members to receive alerts?
A: Yes.
 
Q: I don’t use text messages. Can I receive CPTC Alert by email or voicemail?
A: Yes.
 
Q: Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
A: The Operations & College Relations, (253) 589-5843.
 

Clover Park Technical College cares about your health.
Now is the time to prepare for flu season.

Health experts expect that the upcoming flu season may affect up to 25% of Pierce County residents.  Now is the time to prepare and take care of yourself and family so that you stay well.

Here are some simple tips that will help you stay healthy:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap. 
• Do not share computers, pens/pencils, books, telephones without wiping them down first with an antibacterial wipe.
• Sneeze or cough into your elbow or a tissue.
• Stay home if you are sick to prevent the spread of illness.
• Prepare at home for extended illness by having extra water on hand.
• Stay up to date with college emergency preparations. Click here for more information. (PDF)

Download your emergency preparedness poster. (PDF)

Swine Flu Emergency Warning Signs

Authorities urge parents to seek immediate help if emergency warning signs develop. In children, these are:

• Fast or troubled breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Lack of thirst
• Failure to wake up easily or interact
• Irritability so that the child does not want to be held
• Improvement of symptoms, then a return to fever and worse cough
• Fever with a rash