Indoor, outdoor alert systems to be tested in late May
This announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on May 3 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:
Wake Forest will conduct tests of its indoor and outdoor emergency alert systems shortly after commencement day.
The indoor alert systems are scheduled to be tested May 22-24. Potentially, the testing will require less than three days. Testing is scheduled to take place during regular business hours, starting around 8 a.m. and concluding around 5 p.m.
The outdoor alert system is scheduled to be tested on May 21 at 1 p.m.
No action will be required by anyone who hears the announcements made during the tests.
The indoor alerts will be tested in the following buildings:
Dailey Golf Center
Haddock House
Benson University Center
Greene Hall
Salem Hall
Winston Hall
Tribble Hall
South Residence Hall
Davis Residence Hall
Angelou Hall
Poteat Residence Hall
Huffman Residence Hall
Luter Residence Hall
Babcock Residence Hall
Johnson Residence Hall
Bostwick Residence Hall
Collins Residence Hall
Previously recorded indoor alert messages will announce such situations as an active shooter, an armed intruder, a tornado and general weather alert. Announcements directing people to shelter in place and to evacuate a building will be made, too. In addition, an all-clear message will be made. The announcements will come from speakers in the buildings.
When the outdoor alert system is tested, people will hear a previously recorded all-clear message, an armed intruder message, a chemical hazard message and a test message. The announcements will come from outdoor speakers set up at various campus locations.
