SDSU to conduct emergency systems test, encourages preparedness participation
SDSU’s scheduled fall emergency systems test will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. as part of SDSU Ready Day, which is designed to promote awareness of the university’s robust emergency resources and individual safety responsibility measures.
As part of annual efforts to promote community-wide preparedness and improve emergency communication tools, San Diego State University will hold its scheduled fall emergency systems test on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m.
Referred to as “SDSU Ready Day,” the university will activate its emergency communication systems to simulate the types of alerts that would be sent during a real campus emergency.. These notifications will include emails, text messages, digital signage, web updates and social media content for about 1 minute on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. During an actual emergency, the types of notifications issued may vary depending on the nature of the situation.
“Emergency readiness is a shared responsibility,” said Chief Gregory Murphy, SDSU’s Chief of Police. “These tests allow us to ensure our systems work as intended, while giving our campus a chance to practice how they receive and respond to critical alerts.”
The test supports SDSU’s preparedness campaign, which includes updated resources such as the SDSU Safe App and the Active Shooter Training Video, which are available for all campus community members.
SDSU Ready Day tabling events
Also, beginning Monday, Sept. 8, the San Diego State University Police Department (UPD) will host tabling events where students, faculty and staff can pick up giveaways, ask questions and learn more about emergency response procedures, SDSU Safe app features and campus resources.
- Monday, Sept. 8
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: In front of Ellen Ochoa Pavilion - Tuesday, Sept. 9
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: In front of the SDSU Bookstore - Wednesday, Sept. 10
9 a.m. to noon
Location: Aztec Student Union
“Safety is something we invest in year-round and we want every student, faculty and staff member to feel empowered when it comes to safety,” added Josh Mays, associate vice president for Safety and Community Empowerment. “Taking just a few minutes to update contact details, download our SDSU Safe app and watch our active shooter training video can make a real difference.”
Update your contact information, download the SDSU Safe app
To prepare, SDSU community members should verify or update their emergency contact information on file with the university and also ensure they are signed up for mobile text alerts. The SDSU Safe App is available for free via the Apple and Google Play stores, and users should make sure that notifications are turned on for both their phone and the app to ensure they receive timely emergency notifications via push.
These routine, non-emergency tests are essential to ensuring the reliability of SDSU’s emergency communication systems and preparing the campus community to respond effectively in a real emergency.
More information is available online and via social media:
- SDSU Ready Day
- Urgent.sdsu.edu
- UPD on Instagram and Facebook
