Campus Safety

Emergency Alert System

Oberlin College and Conservatory’s emergency response plan includes ObieAlert, an emergency notification system and mobile safety app that provide timely emergency information to Oberlin students and employees.

ObieAlert notifications are activated only for emergency messages and timely warnings. Notifications are issued when a critical incident is imminent or underway as soon as sufficient detail is available to provide constructive information to protect and inform members of the campus community. Instances in which the system could be used include tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service or police or fire responses that require notice to shelter in place or evacuate quickly.

All oberlin.edu email addresses for students, faculty, and staff automatically receive ObieAlert notifications. Additionally, students and employees may enter personal cell phone or landline numbers into the system by updating their contact preferences in the My Self Service Profile, accessible via Oberview.

ObieAlert App

The free ObieAlert app makes it easy to connect with Campus Safety from anywhere on campus and at any time of day. The app’s essential features include:

  • Emergency Contacts: Single-touch access to dial for emergency and non-emergency support as well as 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
  • Mobile Blue Light: Share your campus location and be connected with Campus Safety instantly.
  • Virtual Walk Home: Travel to your destination with Campus Safety standing by for support.
  • Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend so they can track your progress to your destination.
  • Protocall: Access to after-hours counseling.
  • Report a Tip: See something? Say something to Campus Safety in real time.

All members of the campus community are encouraged to download the ObieAlert app using the links below and log in using your Oberlin single sign-on credentials:

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the link for answers to frequently asked questions about ObieAlert.

Students and employees are responsible for verifying and updating their contact numbers and email addresses stored in the database. For assistance with this process, please contact Campus Safety at 440-775-8444 or Campus.Safety@oberlin.edu.