San Jac Launches SJC AlertMe Safety App
New mobile platform provides real-time alerts, reporting tools, and safety resources for students, employees, and the community
Pasadena, Texas – San Jacinto College has launched SJC AlertMe, a free, mobile safety application designed to keep students, employees, and the surrounding community informed and prepared during emergencies. The app, available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play, delivers real-time notifications about weather closures, critical campus updates, and urgent safety alerts.
Beyond emergency communication, SJC AlertMe provides users with direct access to resources and reporting tools that support safety across all College campuses.
Key features of SJC AlertMe include:
- Instant emergency alerts for severe weather, closures, and safety concerns.
- Easy incident reporting with the option to include photos or remain anonymous.
- Campus resources such as maps, emergency procedures, and key contacts—accessible even offline.
- Safety on the go tools like location sharing and “Friend Walk” features.
- Privacy-minded by design, with SJC AlertMe features are optional and opt-in, giving users full control over their preferences.
“At San Jacinto College, the well-being of our students, employees, and visitors is always our top priority,” said Ali Shah, director, emergency management. “SJC AlertMe enhances our ability to communicate quickly and effectively, while also giving individuals tools to take an active role in their own safety. We encourage everyone in our College community to download and use the app.”
The app reflects San Jacinto College’s ongoing commitment to fostering a secure learning environment and building strong connections with students, employees, and the broader community.
SJC AlertMe is free and available now. Download SJC AlertMe from Apple App Store or Google Play.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
