Genuine SMS Alert Messages?

Yes, it is legitimate and not a spam message.

If you recently registered for the SF State Emergency Notification System, you may be receiving SMS messages to devices you registered into the system. If you specified a text-enabled device in your emergency contact data you will receive a text message stating:

SFSU TEXT ALERT: You are now confirmed to receive alerts from us. More info text reply "HELP"

The is a test notification and will be sent to phones, e-mails, and any other communication devices on record.

The message will clearly indicate that this a test; however, you may still wish to give advance notice to anyone who might receive the call or voicemail message (e.g., family members at home).

We are currently working with the vendor for additional unique identifiers for such messages.