Calling for help is now more reliable than ever    

Of the 13 existing Blue Emergency Phones, 11 have now been upgraded and are fully operational as of writing. 

A new software has been implemented that will monitor the real-time operational status of each phone, allowing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to track their functionality and ensure everything is working as it should.

In previous semesters, many of the Blue Phones on campus have been plagued by disrepair or dysfunction, leaving students and staff without a reliable means of communication in emergencies.

There are 13 total blue emergency phones stationed across campus, providing a reliable means of communication for students and staff in emergencies.

In the next two months, two additional Blue Emergency Phones are set to be installed: one in the Sea Aggie Center (SAGC) parking lot and another at the intersection of the new Central Utility Building and Gti Boulevard.

Additionally, a new phone will be added upon the completion of the new Engineering Building.

Two of the existing phones will be relocated, but they are expected to be back up and running before classes resume after spring break, according to Assistant Director of EHS Mike Phillips. One by the bridge going to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Hall (TAMMAH) and another next to the Mary Moody Northen Student Center (NSC) in The Quad.

A resource detailing the locations of all Blue Phones on campus can be found at the TAMUG Emergency webpage.

This expansion and upgrading of the Blue Phones system is part of a broader effort to continue enhancing campus safety and accessibility for everyone.

With these improvements, students and staff can rest assured knowing that help is just a phone call away, no matter where they are on campus.