The University will change its emergency text messaging service provider Oct. 1.The current emergency alert system, ClearTXT, is no longer in the emergency communications business, said Sheri Thompson, IT communications and planning officer.The LSU Emergency Operations Center will be running tests on FirstCall, the new service provider, Sept. 26. Students, faculty and staff will not be able to sign up for the text messaging service after Sept. 24 until after the tests are completed.To sign up, users must log into PAWS and select “Emergency Text Message” listed under “Campus Community” in the left navigation bar.Users will be required to put their cellular service providers, cell phone numbers and choose a password. There is no fee to subscribe, but regular text messaging rates will apply through cellular providers.Those who are currently signed up for the Emergency Text Messaging System will not be required to sign up for the new service.
 
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