In any emergency, you should ALWAYS call 911. However, the Appalachian Safety App can turn your phone into an additional personal safety device and help you keep campus and local safety and wellness resources within easy reach. Download the FREE Rave Guardian safety app to check in with family and friends, contact the Appalachian Police Department (APD) and other local emergency service providers directly in Boone and Hickory.
The Appalachian Safety App can be downloaded by going to your app store using one of the following links:
Tips for using the Appalachian Safety App:
- When using the safety app timer, APD should only be assigned as a Guardian when the user is on campus. If the user is off-campus or away from campus, APD cannot respond or provide assistance.
- When using the RAVE Guardian feature, APD can only see the user's profile when the safety app timer alerts them automatically or when the user calls for emergency help. No user information is otherwise visible.
- Enable the push notifications feature to recieve important campus safety updates directly through the app.
Safety and Wellness Resources at your Fingertips
Select options in the Appalachian Safety App for Boone or Hickory to find campus and local resources in your area such as:
- Domestic violence and sexual assault support and resources
- Mental health crisis immediate assistance and resources
- Sustance abuse support and resources
- Appalachian Cares website (for more campus and local health, wellness and safety resources)
RAVE Guardian Feature
You can set a Safety Timer, which will notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place. During the timer session, designated guardians can check the status of an app user. If the safety timer function is not deactivated before it expires, APD will be automatically provided with the user's Rave Guardian profile to proactively identify and check in on the individual.
911 Feature
The 911 feature in the safety app will always call the nearest 911 center, regardless of the user's location. Users are encouraged to include as much information as they are comfortable providing in their profile, which is completed within the safety app. The more information available, the better the assistance that can be provided in the event of an emergency.