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VT Alerts for Campus Visitors

VT Alerts

All visitors to the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus are able to subscribe to receive real-time VT Alerts to stay informed about Blacksburg campus emergencies.

To subscribe:

Text HokieVisit to 67283 to receive alerts from Virginia Tech.

Confirmation:

You will receive a text message confirming your subscription.

Duration:

The alerts will be active for 7 days. All users who subscribe will receive a message with instructions to opt-in again if desired at the end of the 7-day period.

To unsubscribe:

Text Stop to 67283 to cancel alerts. Resubscribe at any time.


Hokie Ready App

In addition, all Virginia Tech visitors are encouraged to download the free Hokie Ready mobile safety 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.