Parts of the Wake Alert emergency system will be tested on Oct. 27 between noon and 2 p.m.

University Police will test the Reynolda Campus outdoor emergency and cable TV alert systems onTuesday, Oct. 27, between noon and 2 p.m. 

In addition, test text and email messages will be sent to recipients at the School of Medicine locations in Wake Downtown and The Pearl. No action is required. 

School of Medicine recipients will receive two messages via text and email between noon and 2 p.m. This will include an original test message and a second message indicating the testing has concluded.

Emergency alert testing includes:

• Outdoor emergency alert systems 
• Cable TVs networks
• Text and email to School of Medicine recipients at Wake Downtown and The Pearl

The outdoor emergency alert system on the Reynolda Campus will be tested during the day. Depending on where you are on campus, you may hear an emergency test notification on the outdoor campus notification systems.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. By regularly testing our emergency alert system, the University can better prepare to respond to emergencies and keep our campus community safe. 

If you have any questions or concerns about emergency alert testing, please contact .