One of the most frequently asked questions is how can a parent / guardian receive emergency alerts from Binghamton University. While there are several ways you can receive the emergency notifications, one of the easiest ways is through the SafeBing mobile safety app.
SafeBing Mobile Safety App (COMING IN JANUARY 2025!)
This mobile-device application allows anyone to receive alerts directly to their mobile device. The alerts will be received at the same time our students, staff and faculty receive the critical message. The message displayed in the app is the same message our students receive in an emergency text message.
To download and use the app: (COMING IN JANUARY 2025!)
- Visit the appropriate App Store for your mobile device's operating system.
- Search for and download "SafeBing" (the app icon is shown above).
You may install the app on as many devices as you like. You may delete the app any time you wish to stop receiving alerts.
What else does SafeBing provide?
SafeBing is a primarily a safety app for students, faculty and staff at Binghamton University. The app allows users to quickly access safety resources and tools from a single platform. Some of the features include...
- Quick access to 911 and NYS University Police
- Mobile BlueLight: Immediately connecting you by phone and GPS to University Police
- Friend Walk: Allows you to send your location in real-time to a friend so they can watch you as you walk to your destination. They'll watch you and can trigger a call to emergency services if necessary.
- Medical & Mental Health resources and tools
- Links to current Campus Safety Advisories, campus maps, and emergency campus departments and services.
- Ability to report a tip...even anonymously
- Request a Safe Ride
- Access to emergency procedures and plans
- ...and much more!
What happened to the Alertus Mobile App
The vendor decided to retire the Alertus Mobile App at the end of 2024. Binghamton University has selected the SafeBing app to replace the Alertus product. The SafeBing app provides many additional features and will meet the needs of the campus community for many years to come.
