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Duke to Test DukeALERT System On Wednesday

Download the LiveSafe mobile app to submit tips and use SafeWalk

A test of the DukeALERT system will be conducted on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
A test of the DukeALERT system will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Oct. 19.

As part of its emergency preparedness plans, Duke will test the DukeALERT mass notification system on Wednesday, July 18.

Beginning at 10 a.m., all faculty, students and staff will receive a test email, and a text message will be sent to the mobile devices of all students, faculty, and staff who have registered to receive the service. Registering for text messaging is simple for those who have not yet signed up. Duke's information line (919) 684-INFO will also provide a recorded message during the test.

After emails and text messages are distributed, the sirens that comprise the outdoor warning system will sound. The siren’s tone is considered an "all hazards" alert to get the community's attention and will be activated for any type of emergency that requires people to take shelter immediately. Since this is a functional test of the system, Duke community members do not need to seek shelter or evacuate. 

Since this is a functional test of the system, Duke community members do not need to seek shelter or evacuate. However, Duke community members should take the time to understand how they will be notified in the event of a life-threatening emergency like a tornado sighting or active shooter on campus. Visit the DukeALERT site for details about how to respond to different emergency scenarios. 

Community members are encouraged to download the free mobile safety app, LiveSafe, through the Apple App Store or Google Play. LiveSafe allows users to send real-time tips through the touch of a button to Duke Police, which monitors messages 24/7. And with the “SafeWalk” feature on the app, users can invite friends to “virtually escort” them to a destination on a real-time map.

A system test is conducted during the spring and fall semesters and during the summer when the audience is significantly different with various camps and programs on campus.

Note: Post this flier in your office to help promote the test and encourage faculty and staff to register for DukeALERT text messaging.