Communication Resources

Division of Marketing & Communications

In the event that a crisis occurs on University property, the Division of Marketing & Communications needs to be notified as soon as possible. As chief spokesperson for the university, Marketing & Communications will ultimately be responsible for the communications efforts that relate to the crisis.

As such, Marketing & Communications will coordinate communications efforts as appropriate with the university and/or other governmental agencies that may be involved in the crisis event. Marketing & Communications will disseminate press releases, respond to media inquiries, produce radio and television announcements, maintain/update the university web site, provide logistics and support for press conferences, and serve in supporting other forms of communications as needed.

More information about communications planning in a crisis can be found in the Texas A&M Crisis Management Plan provided by the Texas A&M Environmental Health and Safety Department and the Office of Safety and Security.

Communication Outlets

• Texas A&M Web site—Emergency announcements related to the university will be posted to the front page with links to more information as available.
• Texas A&M News & Information—Information related to emergency planning, emergency measures and post-emergency reporting would also be relayed using this daily Web news site.
• Code Maroon Emergency Notification Service—In the event of a health or safety emergency, faculty, staff and students subscribed to Code Maroon will receive emergency notifications and updates on their cell phones. While Code Maroon is a free service, participants will need to go online and fill out a short contact information form.
• Email—Email is an important means of communication to the campus community for emergency related information and updates.
• Local News and Radio—Texas A&M officials will communicate important crisis and emergency with local outlets in order to quickly disseminate news and information.
  • Television (cable/satellite channels may vary)
    • KBTX, channel 3
    • KRHD, channel 39
  • Radio
    • WTAW, 1620 AM
    • KZNE, 1150 AM
    • KORA, 98.3 FM
    • KKYS, 104.7 FM