UNM to test Campus Warning System Feb. 10

The University of New Mexico will test its Campus Warning System on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11:02 a.m. At 11:02 am, the campus siren will sound for approximately one minute. Emergency personnel will then pause the siren for approximately one minute, followed by an "all clear" siren, again, for approximately one minute.

Individuals will receive a text and email reminder about the test through LoboAlerts on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10:45 a.m.

The instructions to persons on the UNM Campus during an actual activation are to seek immediate shelter and look for additional information. This additional information could come through our LoboAlerts System, e-mail, the UNM web page and/or local media. UNM exercises this system once each semester, spring, summer and fall.

"The purpose of the test is to familiarize everyone with all of the various ways we notify the campus of an emergency or advisory," said Byron Piatt, director, Crisis Management and Preparedness Department. "It's important to check your phones, computers and other devices during and after the test to make sure you receive the alert. Also, take a few minutes to review how you would respond in a real emergency."

This test happens three times each year at the beginning of each semester. It is meant to give campus first responders an opportunity to activate the various systems as part of their routine training, and keep students, faculty, and staff safe.

Non-UNM persons who work on campus, live in nearby communities, or have an interest in receiving emergency notifications can also receive LoboAlerts. LoboAlerts are available via social media on the LoboAlerts Facebook and LoboAlerts Twitter pages. Individuals can also create their own accounts on the LoboAlerts Community site.

To update your LoboAlerts contact information and preferences, go to LoboAlerts and login with your UNM NetID and password.

For more information about these alerts, visit Campus Safety.