CFS EAGLE ALERTS
Christian Fellowship School uses a wireless notification system. In this system, a CFS Eagle Alert is sent to your cell phone as a text-message and/or as an e-mail to your e-mail address. CFS Eagle Alerts are messages about an emergency or informative message concerning the Christian Fellowship School campus. The message may alert you to an emergency situation or provide other important information [school closings, early weather dismissal, etc.] The messages are short (only 160 characters long). You must have a phone that is capable of receiving either text messages or e-mail or have a computer that can receive e-mail to receive the CFS Eagle Alert.
How do I register to receive these alerts?
Students, family, faculty and staff can simply register or unsubscribe by clicking here on subscribe or unsubscribe. Remember to use your back arrow to return to the CFS page.
(Links to subscribe and unsubscribe can, also, be found on the links page.)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I register?
Currently, Christian Fellowship School uses a number of resources, such as the Web, phone trees, local media and press releases, to notify its community of an emergency. Registering for CFS Eagle Alerts allows you to receive messages on-the-go to mobile devices. CFS Eagle Alerts allows you to receive messages for the Christian Fellowship School campus.
Can I register through CFS Eagle Alert to receive just an e-mail?
No, in the CFS Eagle Alert system, you must register a telephone number to register an e-mail address. You cannot register an e-mail address alone.
Is there a charge for registering to receive messages through CFS Eagle Alert?
This is a free service provided by Christian Fellowship School. However, your cell phone provider may charge you for receiving text messages (SMS). Check your service agreement for details. Service costs from your cellular provider are your responsibility.
Why are you sending a text-message and not calling me?
Attempting to call everyone could take hours. This is an important factor especially during a time sensitive emergency. CFS Eagle Alerts will be short and are meant to make registrants aware that there is an emergency or other matter that requires their attention.
Under what circumstances will I receive a CFS Eagle Alert?
CFS Eagle Alerts are used during emergencies on campus and/or situations that impacts normal school operations [weather cancellations, early dismissals, etc.].
Will Christian Fellowship periodically test the system?
CFS is planning on a monthly test message to verify your subscription to this service and to ensure the system is working properly.
Will the CFS Eagle Alert system work if there is a power failure?
All systems, including email and text messaging, are subject to failure due to emergencies or disasters. While CFS Eagle Alert is a valuable addition to our existing notification systems, we cannot guarantee that it will work in all emergencies. This is why we try to have redundant systems of emergency communication distribution.
I don't want to receive messages anymore. How do I unsubscribe?
At any time, you can simply return to the CFS Eagle Alert web site and click the unsubscribe button. Enter the contact information you used to register and then select the unsubscribe box at the bottom of the page.
How do I update my information if my email address, cell phone number or pager number has changed?
If your contact information has changed, follow the instructions above to unsubscribe the information that has changed. You must register again with your new contact information.
How do I acquire additional information about CFS Eagle Alert or report a problem with the system?
Please email any additional questions or report problems to: cfseagles@comcast.net
Please note that no communication distribution method, including text messaging, is infallible. For that reason, Du Quoin Christian Fellowship School uses redundant systems of emergency communication, including telephone, Internet, e-mail, radio, and person-to person, to distribute news and instructions during an emergency.