Illinois State University issued the following announcement on Oct. 17
Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, October 21.
The following test message will be sent:
Subject line: TEST—ISU Emergency Alert
Body of message:
TEST—This is a test of ISU Emergency Alert.
Visit http://security.IllinoisState.edu/ for more information.
This is only a TEST.
The modes of communication to be tested include:
- Text only alerts to registered cell phones
- All registered e-mail accounts
- Public space digital displays
- VOIP phone—tone and voice alert followed by text message on phone’s digital display
- ISU Homepage
- ISU’s main Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Safe Redbird App
- Classroom Desktop computer pop-up
The campus community is encouraged to be familiar with the University’s Emergency Response plans and guidance documents by reviewing:
- The ISU Emergency Alert site provides information about signing up (students, staff, parents, community members), about incidents where ISU Emergency Alerts are issued; and about the modes of communications used for alerts.
- The ISU Campus Safety and Security Page: a collection point for information on numerous safety and security programs throughout the University.
- The University Emergency Management Plan: a comprehensive document which details how the University will respond to major emergencies on campus.
- For Employees: Your department Emergency Response Plan, a document that provides you with emergency response information specific to your department.
Original source can be found here.
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