The Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full system test of the Emergency Notification Network between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31. This brief federally required test will include the activation of the following communication methods:
- SMS text messages to cell phones (with a link).
- Voice calls to cell phones.
- Email.
- Desktop computer rolling banner.
- University of Miami website banners.
- Emergency preparedness social media updates at: facebook.com/UMiamiENN and twitter.com/UMiamiENN
- Cable TV—Coral Gables Campus and streaming only.
- Digital signage in select Coral Gables Campus buildings.
- Outdoor public address speakers covering the following campus areas:
- Coral Gables Campus—Student Center Complex patio, Lake Osceola, Foote University Green, and Feldenkries Plaza.
- Marine Campus—Exterior areas.
- Medical Campus—Exterior areas.
The test messages last approximately one minute and will clearly state, “This is a test of the University of Miami Emergency Notification Network. This is only a test. No further action is required.”
Please contact the Office of Emergency Management at oem@miami.edu with any questions regarding the test.
