Columbus State University will test its new emergency notification system, CougarAlert, on Wednesday, sending a message to thousands of e-mail addresses and phone numbers at once.
The Dec. 19 test will be only for faculty and staff. A broader test, including an emergency drill and student notification, is planned for early 2008, according to the university.
The university bought the system during the summer, and officials spent the fall collecting and compiling emergency contact information from students, faculty and staff. Each group was asked to update online their emergency contact information to ensure the system’s effectiveness.
CougarNet and local media outlets will also be used to inform faculty, staff and students about an emergency. The university’s newly revised emergency action plan is at: http://police.colstate.edu/emergencies.asp.
The school reminds recipients that the Dec. 19 message is only a system test and that no action will be required. For more information, go to http://www.colstate.edu/CougarAlert.
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