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WFU Indoor Emergency Alert Systems testing today

by Betsy Chapman

A message from Communications and External Relations

Please note that tests of Wake Forest Indoor Emergency Alert Systems continue to be conducted today, May 25.  All testing will be conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s indoor emergency notification systems are operating properly.

During the testing, the emergency alarm system will test alerts for: Shelter in Place, Tornado Alert, General Weather Alert, Evacuate Building, Active Shooter, Armed Intruder and All Clear

Here is what to expect today, May 25:

  • Testing in Benson, Carswell, Greene Hall, EH&S Building, Facilities Management, McCreary Field House (includes SHAH, SPC & Miller Center), North and South Chiller, North Dining Hall, Olin, Palmer, Piccolo, Porter B. Byrum, Reynolda Hall, Reynolds Gym/Sutton Center, Salem Hall, Scales Art/Scales Music, Starling Hall, Tribble, Wait/Wingate, Winston Hall and WFDD Radio
  • Bridger Field House, Haddock House, Dailey Golf Learning Center, the Baseball Clubhouse, the ACC Control Room, Harold Pollard Tennis Clubhouse and the off site storage warehouse will also be tested.

Testing will be carried out by Facilities and Campus Services. No action is required in response to alert messages 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.

Contact

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