SBU Alerts

SBU Alerts

In the event of an SBU emergency such as a tornado, ice storm, or violent crime, please be informed. 

To subscribe to SBU Alerts visit:
www.sbuniv.edu/safety/SBUAlert

All SBU students, faculty, and staff have the option of enrolling in the SBU Alert program to receive emergency notifications from Safety and Security, Student Life or University Communications.

SBU Alerts will notify student subscribers via text message and/or email as well as through the SBU website should there be the need for an emergency notification. Subscribers may also be notified via RSS feeds, and personalized web pages from Google, My Yahoo and AOL.

UPDATE to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Southwest Baptist University News Release Update June 11, 2009
As the World Health Organization has declared H1N1 (Swine Flu) a global pandemic today, it is important to note the hygiene and health precautions listed below, especially when traveling. To date, there have not been additional travel restrictions announced.

Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Southwest Baptist University News Release April 30, 2009
BOLIVAR, MO –The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has listed the symptoms of swine flu which are similar to symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include:
· Fever
· Sore throat
· Cough
· Stuffy nose
· Chills
· Headache and body aches
· Fatigue
· Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu
If you have these symptoms, please report to the SBU Health Center for an evaluation so the spread of the flu can be prevented.
The CDC issued the following information on its website:
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
· Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
· Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
· Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
· Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
· Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
For more information visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.
The SBU Emergency Management Team has been activated and is working closely with the SBU Health Center and the Polk County Health Department to monitor the situation.
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SBU Alerts

In the event of an SBU emergency such as a tornado, ice storm, or violent crime, please be informed.

To subscribe to SBU Alerts visit:
www.sbuniv.edu/safety/SBUAlert

All SBU students, faculty, and staff have the option of enrolling in the SBU Alert program to receive emergency notifications from Safety and Security, Student Life or University Communications.

SBU Alerts will notify student subscribers via text message and/or email as well as through the SBU website should there be the need for an emergency notification. Subscribers may also be notified via RSS feeds, and personalized web pages from Google, My Yahoo and AOL.