Outside Warning Siren System
In an emergency, the Outside Warning Siren System sounds a tone and a voice message announcing the nature of the emergency.
When you hear a siren alert, you should:
- Stop what you are doing.
- Evaluate your surroundings and seek information about the nature of the warning.
- Be prepared to take immediate self-protective action, which may include seeking appropriate shelter or remaining where you are.
Siren locations:
- Mellon Hall
- Rangos School of Health Sciences
- St. Martin’s
- Locust Garage
The sirens are intended to warn people outside campus buildings immediately of impending severe weather and other emergencies. They may not be heard throughout campus and inside buildings.
Situations which may require use of the sirens:
- Tornado warnings
- Natural disasters
- Gunman or other threat
Testing
The Outside Warning Siren System is tested at least once per semester. The tone will sound for approximately three minutes. In addition, a tone consisting of a Westminster Chime is activated daily at 6 p.m. to ensure the system is active. This testing is part of normal maintenance and no action is necessary.
