Reporters seeking information during emergencies should contact the following:

La Monica Everett-Haynes

Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
and Chief Communications Officer
Phone (619) 594-0232
[email protected]

Cory Marshall

Director of Media Relations
Phone (619) 594-0279
[email protected]

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SDSU has established a notification system that is capable of sending text (also known as SMS) and e-mail messages in the event of a campus-wide emergency or health and safety concern. It is not intended to supplant any personal emergency contact information you may have provided to Human Resources.

Social Media

The university has several social media channels you can follow to stay updated on campus emergencies:

News and Information on Twitter (@SDSU)

News and Information on Facebook (facebook.com/SanDiegoState)

SDSU Police Department traffic, parking and emergency updates on Twitter (@SDSUPD)

SDSU Police Department traffic, parking and emergency updates on Facebook

Emergency Services

During emergenices, dial 9-1-1 or use any emergency blue light duress phone located throughout campus. If you are unable to call, text to 9-1-1 is available within San Diego County. Individuals should text if they are:

• Deaf or hard of hearing, non-verbal or have difficulty speaking;
• Experiencing a situation where it is unsafe to call 9-1-1 for help;
• Or in a medical emergency and cannot speak on the phone.

To report a non-emergency, dial 619-594-1991 and select option 1 from the menu to speak with a police dispatcher. If you are unable to call the non-emergency line, you may email [email protected]