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February 28, 2008

This is only a test, in the event of a real emergency...

Don’t panic when you hear the sirens go off this afternoon. Brown University is testing its new emergency warning system between noon and 1 p.m.

The sirens are atop university buildings on the East Side campus. The system will sound a loud tone and voice message.

The system will be tested twice a year, according to a statement from the University. It would only be used otherwise for life-threatening emergencies during which people need to immediately seek indoor shelter.

Most emergencies – forecast weather events, for example – will not trigger the system. A large chemical release, or unforeseen weather event such as a tornado would.

Several other security initiatives – including the city’s reverse 911 system -- would supplement the alarm system in the event of a real emergency.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 8:06 AM | Permalink

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