The University of New Mexico will test its Campus Warning System on Tuesday, Sept 15, at 11:02 a.m. At that time, the central and south campus sirens 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. There are two sirens that will set off sequentially, approximately 30 seconds apart.
Individuals will receive a text and email reminder about the test through LoboAlerts on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10:45 a.m.
UNM rolls out new safety app...
UNM recently launched its new UNM Safe mobile app. The new safety app will replace LoboGuardian, which was retired in July.
Designed as UNM's official campus safety application, UNM Safe gives users immediate access to emergency services, safety tools, campus resources, and real-time information—all from a single, easy-to-use platform.
The app, developed by AppArmor and available for iOS and Android devices as a free download, features Mobile BlueLight, which allows users to instantly contact emergency responders while simultaneously sharing their real-time GPS location with the UNM Police Department.
Users can also quickly contact 911 or the UNM Police Department with one touch, locate emergency BlueLight phones and AEDs, view campus and City of Albuquerque bus routes, and notify loved ones that they are safe following an emergency. Students, faculty and staff and encouraged to download the new app.
For more information, visit UNM launches new app to enhance campus safety and support.
The fall semester test will occur during Campus Safety Week, an annual campuswide event highglighting the UNM's safety efforts.
During an actual activation, people on the UNM campus should 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 X (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.
