BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Boise State University issued the following news release:

Your phone probably lets you know when a package arrives, a meeting is about to begin, or someone liked your photo. It can also deliver information that matters during a campus emergency.

For National Preparedness Month, take a few minutes to make sure you are connected to two important Boise State safety resources: BroncoAlert and Rave Guardian.

BroncoAlert is Boise State's emergency notification system. The Department of Public Safety uses it to share urgent information about emergencies or dangerous situations on or near campus.

Students, faculty, and staff receive alerts through their Boise State email accounts. BroncoAlert can also deliver time-sensi...