The following email was sent to faculty, students, and staff Director of Operations in Campus Safety Lil Burroughs on March 15.
Friends,
We will be conducting a test of our Emergency Notification System this Friday (March 18th) at 3pm. Our emergency notification system is comprised of:
- An audible siren / public address component.
- An electronic notification component capable of sending out messages via land-line, cell phone, e-mail and text messaging.
Message content will be:
Text (the text message will come from "89361"):
This is a test of the Bryn Mawr College Emergency Notification System. This is only a test. In the event of an emergency, you will be notified by a combination of e-mail, text, and voice messages with information on the nature of the emergency, what action to undertake, and where to turn for further information. This is only a test. Thank you for your participation.
E-Mail & Voice:
This is a test of the Bryn Mawr College Emergency Notification System. This is only a test. In the event of an emergency, you will be notified by a combination of e-mail, text, and voice messages with information on the nature of the emergency, what action to undertake, and where to turn for further information. This is only a test. Thank you for your participation.
Audible Siren:
Click link to hear a sample of the siren: http://www.whelen.com/outdoor/audio/Tone%20Wav%20Files/whoop.mp3
Important: To let the alert system know that you received the message:
- By Phone: After you listen to the message - press 1 to confirm receipt.
- Via E-Mail: The e-mail alert will contain a link that contains the message. Click on the e-mail link to confirm receipt of the message.
To ensure that your contact information in the system is correct or ifyou need to update any of your personal information (cell phone number, email address etc.) please visit the self-service section of Bionic athttp://virtual.brynmawr.edu/ or contact Human Resources for assistance.