Georgia Southern to test the EAGLE ALERT Emergency Communication System on Friday, Feb. 14
Georgia Southern University is scheduled to test all components of the EAGLE ALERT system on Friday, Feb. 14, at approximately 4 p.m. The test will last approximately 30 minutes.
What is an EAGLE ALERT?
The EAGLE ALERT system is an emergency communication system designed to play a key role in keeping Georgia Southern’s students, faculty, staff and visitors safe during emergency or severe weather situations by providing instructions on what actions should be taken when there is an impending threat to campus or University operations.
When is the EAGLE ALERT test?
Test emergency alert notifications will be activated on each of the University’s campuses in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. During this test, a message will go out as an EAGLE ALERT.
Please note that this is only a test of the system and is not an indication that an emergency has taken place on one of the University’s campuses.
What will happen during the EAGLE ALERT test?
This test will include email, phone and text message notifications. A test emergency announcement will appear on the University homepage, the University Alert Center (GeorgiaSouthern.edu/alert), digital signage and on the University's social media accounts. Georgia Southern will also test the emergency hotline phone number – 912- 681-5588.
In addition, desktop notifications will appear on all University computers. To dismiss these notifications, click “Dismiss” or “Acknowledge” at the bottom of the screen.
How do I update my EAGLE ALERT contact information prior to the test?
Prior to the scheduled test, please update your contact information and review the emergency communication channels through which the alert will be delivered. For more information about the alert system, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/eaglealert.
Students have the option to opt out of receiving alerts for up to two of the University’s campuses. Each student will have a primary campus identified in the system. You may not opt out of receiving alerts for your primary campus. Students will automatically receive alerts for the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus and the Liberty Campus unless preferences are changed on my.GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
To select the campuses for which you wish to receive emergency notifications, please follow these steps:
- Log in to my.GeorgiaSouthern.edu
- Click on “Emergency Messaging Options” under the “Personal Settings” channel
- Under “Which alerts do you want to receive?” on the right of the screen, uncheck the campuses for which you do not wish to receive emergency alerts. Please note: You will be unable to uncheck your primary campus.
If you experience difficulty updating your information on my.GeorgiaSouthern.edu, please contact myTechSupport at 912-478-2287 or helpdesk@georgiasouthern.edu.
What do I do during an actual EAGLE ALERT?
The EAGLE ALERT will provide the University community with information on actions they may need to take in the event of an imminent threat.
Instructions with which the University community should be very familiar include:
- Secure in Place - stay inside, lock doors and windows, stay out of view by staying away from doors and windows, remain in your shelter location until the “all-clear” is given or you are advised to move by emergency response personnel.
- Shelter in Place - stay inside, close doors and windows, remain in your shelter location until the “all-clear” is given or you are advised to move by emergency response personnel.
- Seek Safe Refuge - stay inside, close windows and doors, go to the lowest level of the building and shelter in an interior room or hallway, and sit and cover your neck and head.
- Evacuation - remain calm, leave your work area/classroom immediately and proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building using the stairs, not elevators. Proceed to an area at least 300 feet away from the building and do not re-enter the building. Follow directions of the building coordinator and public safety personnel.
For more detailed information on each of these phrases and the EAGLE ALERT system, visit www.georgiasouthern.edu/eaglealert.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, you may contact University Communications and Marketing at 912-478-6397.
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