Friday, September 10, 2010

UNC Wilmington will conduct a full volume test of the UNCWAlert Seahawk Warning Siren System, emergency text messaging and emergency cable TV interrupt system Monday, Sept. 13 at noon. The test will last approximately 4 to 5 minutes. No action is required when the siren sounds at this time.

With the addition of three new sirens this summer, the university now has 100 percent outdoor siren coverage on campus, including Isaac Bear Early College High School and St. James Drive. Depending on weather conditions, the siren sound may be carried for several miles beyond campus.

Sign up for UNCW Alert emergency text messaging
If you have not yet done so, please take this opportunity to provide your cell phone number for emergency text and voice messaging, which requires voluntary sign-up. This is one of multiple communication tools UNCW may use to provide critical information to the campus community during emergency situations. Your cell phone number will be used only for emergency communications and periodic system tests. Below are revised and updated sign-up instructions using mySeaPort.

UNCW Alert Emergency Text and Voice Messaging sign-up instructions:
1. Go to mySeaport and login
2. Under the Emergency Information section, select "Register to Receive UNCW Emergency Texts on your Cell Phone"
3. Fill in your area code and phone number (you may also add a personal e-mail address)
4. Click "Submit"
5. You can log out of mySeaport or continue on to other applications

The Seahawk Warning Siren System is an outdoor emergency warning tool and may not be audible inside all university buildings. If the siren sounds in an actual emergency, immediately take shelter indoors, seek further information and wait for an all-clear notification.

For more information about the Seahawk Warning Siren System, contact UNCW Environmental Health & Safety at 910.962.3057 or visit www.uncw.edu/siren.