Reminder: WFU emergency alert systems tests on Oct. 6 and 7
As a reminder, the University Police Department and the Office of Communications and External Relations will conduct tests of the Wake Forest emergency alerts systems on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Wednesday, Oct. 7, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s emergency notification systems are operating properly.
If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would use numerous alert methods to inform the campus.
What to expect:
- Wake Alert Testing – Students, faculty and staff will receive test messages starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 6. These include notification via email, voicemail and text. A banner will be posted on the University website, and messages will be shared to @WakeAlert Twitter and posted on the Wake Alert Facebook page.
- Please update your mobile-phone information to receive notifications from Wake Forest by text or phone.
- The Emergency Alert System will send test messages to every TV that is connected to the campus cable network. This includes the Stream2 app on any personal device, AppleTV, laptop, phone, etc., if you are logged in and watching at the time.
- The outdoor emergency alert system will also be tested.
No action is required to alert messages during these tests.
As part of Wake Forest’s emergency preparedness practice, please also review this “Safety reminder regarding fire alarms and building evacuations” on the importance of following current health and safety guidelines for face coverings and social distancing while exiting the building.
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Tests of WFU emergency alert systems to be held Oct. 6 and 7
Tests of Wake Forest emergency alert systems will be conducted Oct. 6 and 7. System tests will occur on both days between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s emergency notification systems are operating properly.
If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would use numerous alert methods to inform the campus.
Here is what to expect:
- Wake Alert Testing – Students, faculty and staff will receive test messages starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 6. These include notification via email, voicemail and text. A banner will be posted on the University website, and messages will be shared to @WakeAlert Twitter and posted on the Wake Alert Facebook page.
- Please update your mobile-phone information to receive notifications from Wake Forest by text or phone.
- The Emergency Alert System will send test messages to every TV that is connected to the campus cable network. This includes the Stream2 app on any personal device, AppleTV, laptop, phone, etc., if you are logged in and watching at the time.
- The outdoor emergency alert system will also be tested.
Testing will be carried out by the University Police Department and the Office of Communications and External Relations. No action is required to alert messages during these tests.
As part of Wake Forest’s emergency preparedness practice, please also review this “Safety reminder regarding fire alarms and building evacuations” on the importance of following current health and safety guidelines for face coverings and social distancing while exiting the building.
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU, Staff News, University Announcement
Emergency Alert System network to be tested the week of June 15
Multiple tests of the Emergency Alert System will be conducted starting the week of June 15. System tests will occur both between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Individuals near a connected device will hear an alert tone and see a message on the screen announcing a test of the Emergency Alert System. During the week of June 15th, we will be testing two separate systems.
- Indoor Emergency Alert system. (June 16 and 18) – This system is in the academic and residential buildings. The academic buildings were tested in May. Residential buildings will be tested during this time. Alerts that will come across a loudspeaker and will include shelter in place, tornado alert, general weather alert, active shooter, armed intruder, and all clear.
- Emergency Alert System (EAS). (June 16, 17, and 18) – An emergency alert will go out to every TV that is connected to the campus cable network. This also includes the Stream2 app. on any personal device, AppleTV, laptops, phones, etc. if you are logged in and watching at the time.
The Emergency Alert System is part of Wake Forest’s comprehensive Wake Alert emergency notification system. No action will be required by anyone who hears the tone or sees the alert message during these tests.
If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would use numerous alert methods to inform the campus.
Categories: Inside WFU, University Announcement
