Weather Alert
EARLY CLOSURE MARCH 4 - Due to the forecast for severe winter weather, Creighton's Omaha campus will close at 7 P.M. this evening.
All in-person classes, clinics, and events, regardless of start time, are asked to end by 7 P.M. For those needing a shuttle, please visit my.creighton.edu for the most up-to-date maps and schedule. Shuttles will run until 8 P.M. this evening. We encourage you to be mindful of other closures or impacted services across the city as well.
Employees, including those classified as responsible for “essential operations” should review Creighton's Weather and Emergency-Related Absence Policy and work with your immediate supervisor on expectations for job functions during this curtailment of campus operations.
Please take proper winter weather precautions throughout the day and contact public safety at 402.280.2911 for any emergencies.
POM Device
POM - Peace of Mind In The Palm Of Your Hand
POM Safe is your complete personal safety system designed to give you the tools to proactively and reactively protect yourself.
The POM is a key-fob sized device that gives you instant access to Creighton University Public Safety or your friends and family... Anytime, Anywhere!
What is POM?
BlueTooth-enabled device paired with smartphone app
- 3 essential functions of emergency call: 911 phone call, geolocation tracking and personal profile info
- Activated with 3 clicks of fob button: no need to carry phone in hand, remove gloves or unlock phone
- Speaker and microphone in rechargeable fob allows user to speak directly to dispatcher
- Exact geolocation transmitted to dispatcher via Internet (mobile data or WiFi) and constantly updated
- Personal profile info, including medical info, transmitted to dispatcher via Internet (mobile data or WiFi)
Other Features
- Walking escort sends alert if user doesn't reach intended destination in user-defined time frame
- Secondary alert allows pre-defined text or e-mail to be sent to a friend by holding button for 5 seconds
- Emergency calls made outside campus boundaries go to local 911 dispatcher, anywhere in the United States
Get Your POM!
All Students
- Log into the NEST and look for the POM icon under Student Accounts or purchase directly with a credit card from Card and Parking Services in Harper 1090
- $150/device for life of device
Employees
- Go to the NEST to order the POM or purchase directly with a credit card from Card and Parking Services in Harper 1090
- $150/device for life of device
Pick-Up Information
- It may take 1-2 business days to receive an email confirmation with pick-up instructions. If expedited service is required, please call Public Safety at 402-280-2104 after the purchase.
