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Reminder: WFU Emergency Alert Systems testing begins tomorrow

A message from WFU Communications and External Relations

Wake Alert logoThis is a reminder that tests of Wake Forest emergency alert systems will be conducted April 27 and 28. System tests will occur 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:

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Here's how WFU announces weather-related closings and delays

Students, faculty and staff at Wake Forest will be informed of any weather-related campus closings and delays this winter by numerous means. WF ironwork outlined in snow

Wake Forest Communications and External Relations will do the following:

Updates from HR: Wake Alert, COVID recap, benefits enrollment

Wake Alert: Receive text alerts

As a reminder, the Wake Alert website is the primary information sources during an emergency at Wake Forest. Faculty and staff colleagues are also encouraged to follow alerts on Twitter and Facebook, and confirm their mobile number is updates in Workday to receive text alerts.

Visit the Wake Alert website to learn about the system and view the latest updates.

COVID recap and updates:

  • Move to Orange Operating Status – Modified Campus Operations

On Oct. 22, President Hatch announced the decision to move the campus to Orange Operating Status – Modified Campus Operations. This decision comes after a thorough analysis of recent trends in positive COVID-19 cases in our community.

Learn about Orange Status on Our Way Forward.

  • Celebrating the holidays safely

As we kick off the holiday season with Halloween this weekend, be vigilant about wearing masks in all situations outside of your household bubble. If you’re eating or drinking and need to remove your mask, do it outdoors and at a distance. Dr. Chris Ohl explained that small gatherings in homes and at work, often with food, are at the center of the recent outbreak. Call the clinic at 743.223.4217 with any questions about how to travel and celebrate safely this holiday season.

Learn more about safety during the holidays on the CDC website.

  • COVID Opportunities move to Workday

Non-exempt staff who are currently furloughed or working reduced hours can now apply for a part-time COVID Opportunity via the Workday Internal Career Portal.

Visit HR’s COVID Opportunities website for more information.

Benefits Enrollment ends Oct. 31

Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2020 elections will take place in Workday Oct. 19-31 with benefits effective Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021. The last day to receive one-on-one enrollment assistance from Wake Forest Human Resources is this Friday, Oct. 30.

Learn more on the Annual Benefits Enrollment website and contact human resources at askHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700.

Presidential Search: Get involved

The Presidential Search Committee welcomes insight and feedback from the Wake Forest community and invites colleagues to participate in a survey or join a listening session (check your email inbox).

Learn more and get involved on the Presidential Search site.

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.

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.

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