U-M Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security will test the U-M Emergency Alert system on Monday, November 3 at noon for the Ann Arbor campus. The activation is being performed as part of annual testing to ensure the system continues to function as expected, with test alerts being sent once per semester.

The test will be sent through all alert system methods, including the U-M Public Safety App, Michigan App, DPSS homepage, U-M Gateway, interior building digital signs, Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds, email, phone calls, and text messages. No action is required by recipients. The test will be canceled if the system is activated for a real emergency, a threat of severe weather, or other extenuating circumstances.

DPSS and Information and Technology Services are partners in providing emergency alert functionality. The testing will confirm the system's readiness for operations.

About the UM Emergency Alert System

The U-M Emergency Alert system is intended to notify the campus community of an active, major campus emergency, such as an active attacker, severe weather warnings, or an emergency reduction in operations. Additional information about the specific emergency will be posted on the DPSS website as it becomes available. Please visit our website for more information about UM Emergency Alerts, including how to enroll.