Friday, January 09, 2009

The University of North Carolina Wilmington will conduct a full volume test of the Seahawk Warning Siren System on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 at noon. This is only a test and will last approximately 4 to 5 minutes. UNCW students, faculty, staff, visitors and neighbors are not required to take action when the siren is sounded at this time. The Seahawk Warning Siren System is an outdoor emergency warning tool and may not be audible inside all university buildings. For further information, visit www.uncw.edu/siren.

In an actual emergency, when the siren sounds:

1. 1. Take shelter indoors.
2. Seek further information.

· UNCW homepage: www.uncw.edu

· UNCW Safety and Emergency Web site: www.uncw.edu/safetyandemergency

· Emergency Information Hotline: 910.962.3991

· Local media

3. 3. Wait for an "all clear" notification

For more information about the Seahawk Warning Siren System, contact UNCW Environmental Health & Safety at 962.3057 or visit www.uncw.edu/siren.

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