Emergency notification test Thursday

The Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full system test of the Emergency Notification Network between 12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. This federally required test will include the activation of the following communication methods:

  • SMS Text Messages to Cell Phones
  • Voice Calls to Cell Phones
  • Email
  • Emergency Information Hotline (1-800-227-0354)
  • University of Miami Website Banners
  • Emergency Preparedness Website: www.prepare.miami.edu
  • Emergency Preparedness Facebook: www.facebook.com/umiamienn
  • Emergency Preparedness Twitter: www.twitter.com/umiamienn
  • IP Telephone Broadcast
  • Gables Campus & CSTARS – Screen Text & Public Address via Speakerphones
  • Medical Campus – Screen Text Only
  • Campus Cable TV (Gables & Medical Campuses Only)
  • Digital Signage (Select Gables Campus Buildings)
  • Public Address (Coral Gables and RSMAS Campuses See List Below)

The test messages last approximately one minute and will all clearly state, “This is a test of the UMiami Emergency Notification Network. This is only a test. No further action is required.” Below is the list of areas on the Coral Gables campus covered by the public address system:

  • Allen Hall (indoor and outdoor)
  • Ashe Administration Building
  • Bank United Center (BUC)
  • Cox Science Center
  • Eaton Residential College
  • Gusman Concert Hall
  • Hecht Residential College
  • Hecht – Stanford Dining
  • Herbert Wellness Center
  • Herman Ring Theater
  • Lennar Foundation Medical Center
  • Mahoney Pearson Commons
  • Mahoney Residential College
  • Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall
  • Newman Alumni Center
  • Pearson Residential College
  • Richter Library
  • Rodriguez Park (indoor and outdoor)
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Law – buildings C, D, & G
  • Shalala Student Center
  • Stanford Residential College
  • Toppel Career Center
  • Whitten Learning Center (LC) 
  • Coral Gables outdoor areas with public address
  • Student Center Complex Patio and Lake Osceola
  • Foote University Green and Feldenkries Plaza

Marine Campus Areas with public address: campus exterior areas 

Please contact the Office of Emergency Management at oem@miami.edu with any questions regarding the test.