The University of New Mexico Emergency Alert Sirens are sounded in the event of an emergency that makes it dangerous to be outdoors, such as a severe lightning storm, an environmental hazard or a threat from an armed individual. During an alert, people who are not on campus and hear the siren should not come on campus. People who are on campus should seek shelter in the nearest building.
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The University plans to test the siren once a semester. Students who have registered withTextMe UNM will receive a text message.
During a normal day, there are many people on campus who are not part to the University's text message and email emergency notification system. The sirens supplement that notification.
UNM Emergency Operations Manager Byron Piatt says, "We want to urge people living near campus to pay special attention to their pets, and put them inside if possible. These sirens are extremely loud."
If you have questions about the sirens or siren tests, email Karen Wentworth or phone [505] 277.5627 or email Benson Hendrix or phone [505] 277.1816.