The University of New Mexico is planning an exercise of its Campus Warning System on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:02 a.m.
Please note that this test will be different as the central campus siren is not currently operational due to construction projects. UNM will ONLY be testing the south campus siren during this test. We will schedule an additional test of the central campus siren later in the semester when it comes back online.
At 11:02 am, the south campus siren will sound for approximately one minute. We 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, Sept. 9 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. We exercise this system once each semester.
"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 University Emergency Manager Byron Piatt. “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 and events as part of Campus Safety Week, visit Campus Safety.
