Emergency Information
Current time: May 19, 2013 at 12:30 am
May 1, 2013 8:58 am by rrw1961
The university will conduct its monthly emergency communications systems test today at 11:50 am. This is a test of the multiple communications systems used during emergency situations (e.g. text, email, siren, Web, etc). No action is required of you during these tests. The siren will test around 11:50 a.m.
Campus Safety and Security encourages you to become familiar with the terms and instructions used during an emergency. Specifically, we've developed a Web page and posters (available at http://www.utexas.edu/safety/terms/) that define "shelter in place" vs. "lockdown" and outline the "5 Outs" to know in an active shooter situation. Please take time to review this information and if appropriate, please print the poster and display for your employees.
If you are signed up for emergency text messages and you do not receive a test text message today, please send your name, EID, correct cell number, and name of your cell carrier to csas-utsafetyalert@utlists.utexas.edu for resolution.
Please note: Updates or additions made to the text alert system at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert after 10 am today will not make it into today's test.
If you would like more information regarding the different types of communications channels used during campus emergencies, please visit http://www.utexas.edu/safety/communication.
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About this site
This Web site is your resource for up-to-date information about campus alerts, closures and openings during emergencies or unfavorable weather situations. The updates from this site are available via telephone by calling the university’s general information number at 512-232-9999.
As a situation progresses, updates will also be available through local news media, the university’s home page, group e-mails and text messages. If you have changed carriers, please update your account. In the event of an emergency, the university community may also receive communications via office voicemail, the siren system, UTPD patrol car announcements, fire-panel systems and flat-screen televisions in residence halls and public gathering places.
For emergency information about specific campus services and facilities, check out the campus links or contacts sections of this Web site. To learn more about how to prepare for an emergency, visit the Emergency Preparedness Web site and read the university’s emergency procedures or emergency plans.
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