On Monday, November 3, precisely at noon, the University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) will conduct a test of its Emergency Alert system across the Ann Arbor campus. This routine procedure, performed once every semester, is crucial to ensure that the system remains fully operational and effective.
The upcoming test will utilize all available channels to disseminate the alert, including the U-M Public Safety App, the Michigan App, and the DPSS homepage. Alerts will also appear on the U-M Gateway, interior building digital signs, and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Additionally, the system will send notifications via RSS feeds, email, phone calls, and text messages. Importantly, recipients are not required to take any action in response to this test. However, should a real emergency arise, including severe weather or other significant issues, the test may be postponed.
With collaboration from Information and Technology Services, DPSS aims to verify the system’s readiness to respond effectively in real-time scenarios.
Understanding the UM Emergency Alert System
The U-M Emergency Alert system plays a vital role in safeguarding the campus community by providing timely notifications of major emergencies, such as active attacker situations, severe weather alerts, or events necessitating emergency operational changes. For comprehensive details on enrolling or understanding more about the system, visit the UM Emergency Alerts page.
