Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert on Thursday, March 23, at 2:05 p.m.
The following test message will be sent:
Subject line: TEST- ISU Emergency Alert
Body of message: TEST- This is a test of ISU Emergency Alert. Visit http://security.IllinoisState.edu/ for more information. This is only a TEST
The modes of communication to be tested include:
• Text message alerts to registered cell phones
• Email alerts to all registered e-mail accounts
• Public space digital displays
• VOIP phone – tone and voice alert followed by text message on phone’s digital display
• ISU Homepage
• Safe Redbirds, ISU Police, and ISU’s main Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Classroom desktop computer pop-up alerts
• SafeRedbirds app
Students are urged to notify their parents and others who are registered for ISU Emergency Alert that this test will be conducted at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Notification should also be given about the modes of communication to be tested.
The campus community is encouraged to be familiar with the University’s Emergency Response plans and guidance documents by reviewing:
- The SafeRedbirds app which contains an Emergency Guide section comprised of response actions.
- The ISU Emergency Alert site provides information about ISU Emergency Alerts including the modes used for alerts and how non-ISU students (e.g. staff, parents, community members, etc.) can sign up to receive alerts. As a reminder, all ISU students are automatically signed up for ISU Emergency Alert when they register for classes.
- For Employees: Your department or building Emergency Response Plan, a document that provides you with emergency response information specific to your department or building.
Questions regarding this test or campus emergency preparedness should be directed to Emergency Management at 309-438-0100 or EOC@ilstu.edu.
