How recipients opt in to text alerts
Every person who receives an Emergency Safety Planning text has confirmed it themselves. Their organization's word is not enough.
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The organization lists the person
An administrator adds the person to the organization's emergency response roster with their mobile number and email address. Nothing is texted to them at this point.
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We email the person a consent link
The person receives an email titled “Confirm emergency text alerts from [organization]” with a private link to the page shown below.
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The person opts in themselves
They tick the unchecked consent box and press “Yes, text me alerts”. Only then can that number receive texts. “No thanks” turns texts off. Calls and email are separate.
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Consent is bound to the number
The time of consent and the number confirmed are recorded. If the number is later changed, texts are held again until the new number is confirmed the same way. Replying STOP to any text opts out at once.
- Full program terms, sample messages and opt-out instructions: Call & SMS Terms.
The consent page, as a recipient sees it (sample)
Hello Jordan. Cedar Hill Academy has listed you on its emergency response team. During an emergency or a drill it can reach you by phone call, email and text. We will not text you unless you agree below.
Texts come from (844) 652-0597. Help: support@emergencysafetyplanning.com. See our Call & SMS Terms and Privacy Policy. Mobile numbers and opt-in data are never shared with third parties for marketing.