WWU to test Western Alert system on Friday, Nov. 23

Western Washington University plans to test only one part of its emergency notification system known as Western Alert at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23.

The test only will involve voice message (building enunciation), which will be repeated several times through interior speakers in buildings as well as some outside speakers at: the university tennis courts, the south campus oval at the Communications Facility, and at the Old Main lawn.  Amber fire alarm strobes also will flash in the main corridors of academic buildings and bathrooms.

The test is occurring on Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving, in order to minimize inconvenience on campus. No action is required.

Western Alert is a group of ways to reach students, faculty and staff with important safety information.