Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023.
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://SafeRedbirds.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. on Thursday, October 19.
The campus community is encouraged to be familiar with the University’s Emergency Response plans and guidance documents by reviewing:
- The Safe Redbirds 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.
