Sent on behalf of University Communications:

To the University Community:

 

The University of Connecticut will test its emergency notification and alerting system, UConnALERT, at all campuses on Tuesday at 12:25 p.m.

The test involves multiple messaging platforms. A notice will be posted on the UConnALERT website (alert.uconn.edu); an email will be sent to all faculty, staff and students; and posting will appear on the University’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Cell phone numbers registered with the UConnALERT system will also receive a text message. For the Storrs campus only, the outdoor sirens will be tested simultaneously with an audible tone.

Smartphone users who have downloaded UConn’s official mobile application, myUConn, will also receive an alert through the app during the test. To download the free myUConn mobile app, visit mobile.uconn.edu.

In an actual emergency, information will be available and updated through the UConnALERT website (alert.uconn.edu).

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to visit this site to register for cell phone text alerts, update their information, and view other items related to emergency procedures and general campus safety.

Thank you for your cooperation during the exercise and your support of University Safety initiatives at UConn.

 

Hans Rhynhart

UConn Chief of Police and Interim Director of University Safety

Tysen Kendig

Vice President for Communications

UConn’s Office of Emergency Management has developed a short, new video detailing how to survive if you are caught in an active threat situation.

The new video features guidelines put forth by the Department of Homeland Security in a format that is easy to digest and less than one minute long. It is the first of a new series of shareable videos that aim to educate viewers with a basic understanding of how to react during all types of hazardous events that may occur on campus – and beyond.

The link to UConn OEM’s YouTube page and video can be found here.

If you would like to know more about what to do if you encounter an active threat (or active shooter), check out our Emergency Hazard Guide to ensure you are equipped with the latest information.

Don’t forget to share this video with your friends and fellow Huskies to ensure everyone you know is #UConnReady.

 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dOkmwI-9bpk

 

UConn OEM YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHjoAXTYVWC7Bb5CO_EWWiw.