Nationwide Emergency Alert Test, Wednesday, Oct. 4, beginning at 11:20 a.m. Pacific
Posted on by vrstrand

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Expect test messages to all TVs, radios, and cell phones. This is a test of the nationwide emergency warning systems by FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

For cell phones:

  • Beginning at 11:20 a.m. PT, cell towers will broadcast the test for 30 minutes. Your phone may receive the message any time in the 30 minutes. During this time, wireless emergency alert (WEA)-compatible phones that are on, within range of an active cell tower, and in an area where the wireless provider participates in WEA, should receive the test message.
  • Similar to when your phone receives an Amber Alert, the WEA alert tone plays when the alert is received, and the phone vibrates. On some devices, the alert stops as soon as the user clicks a button.
  • A message on the phone will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
  • Phones set to Spanish will display: “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”
  • If a phone is turned off before the test alert is sent and not turned back on until after the WEA Test expires (approximately 30 minutes), the phone should not get the test message.
  • All wireless phones should receive the message only once.

For radio and TV:

  • The emergency alert system (EAS) portion of the test is scheduled to last one minute on all radio and television stations, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.
  • The test message will be similar to regular monthly EAS test messages. It will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET (11:20 to 11:50 PT). This is only a test. No action is required by the public.

In an emergency, federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies send alerts in targeted areas. To help ensure that these alerts are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, the alerts are accompanied by a unique tone and vibration.

If the test is postponed due to severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.

 

 

UO Annual Safety Reminder and 2023 Clery Report
Posted on by Jesse Sedwick

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Dear University of Oregon community member:

Campus safety is a top priority for the University of Oregon. We count on each other to improve our safety awareness, follow the best safety practices, and abide by local, state, and federal standards.

We are pleased to share that our 2023 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is now available online.

This report, developed in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), provides up-to-date information about personal safety, crime reporting, crime prevention programs and other resources. This report also contains crime statistics and fire safety information for the previous three calendar years (2020-2022). To request a paper copy of the 2023 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, please contact the Clery Coordinator at 541-346-3223, or email at clery@uoregon.edu.

We encourage students, employees, and other campus community members to familiarize themselves with UO resources and webpages devoted to campus safety and security, including:

  • UO Alerts. The university uses the UO Alert system to notify the campus community about emergency situations via email and text message. You can sign up for text message alerts at the UO Alerts website.
  • UOregon Mobile App. Safety resources, including safe ride options for students, are included in the free UOregon Mobile App, available for iOS and Android platforms.
  • SAFE website. Students seeking assistance, support, or resources related to sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, or stalking should visit the SAFE website, or contact the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
  • Ducks Do Something. Additional information about sexual violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and other prevention and awareness resources can be found on our prevention website.
  • Duck Rides. Duck Rides is a free nighttime transportation service for University of Oregon students and employees. For hours of operation and scheduling a ride, please review the Duck Rides website.
  • Safety at Night Map. The Safety at Night Map identifies safety corridors across campus and emergency call box locations.
  • Safety resources. Valuable safety resources for students are available on the UO’s One Stop page. Campus and community resources for employees can be found on the Human Resources website.
  • Fire Safety. Additional information about the UO Fire Marshal Team, fire safety resources, and fire prevention for special events can be found at our Safety and Risk Services website.
  • Environmental Safety. Report repair or maintenance-related concerns to a supervisor, a campus safety official, or use the Report A Safety Concern form.
  • UO Police Department (UOPD). The university encourages all campus community members to promptly report crimes to UOPD at 541-346-2919 (or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies). Note that guns are not allowed on campus except for on-duty law enforcement. Crime information and prevention resources are also available at the UOPD website.
  • Clery Act. For more information about the Clery Act and its requirements, see the UO’s Clery website.

We would also like to ask for your help in identifying safety concerns on campus. If you see something, say something. Safety is a shared responsibility. Together, we can help keep our campus safe and welcoming.

Best regards,

André Le Duc
Vice President and Chief Resilience Officer