On Wednesday, February 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community. It will also post to the University emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app.
The outdoor warning system will be activated. If you are outside, you should expect to hear an audible tone for approximately 30 seconds, followed by a verbal message from each of the 7 sirens at various campus locations. The sirens will be audible throughout the campus and may also be heard in parts of the surrounding communities, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Los Altos.
In a real emergency, the AlertSU message will contain specific instructions. Other sources of information about critical incidents include:
- Stanford’s emergency website: http://emergency.stanford.edu
- Department of Public Safety website: https://police.stanford.edu
- Social Media: Twitter/Instagram @Stanford
- University emergency information hotlines: 650-725-5555 and 844-253-7878 (844-AlertSU)
- KZSU 90.1 FM
Members of the public can register to receive AlertSU emergency alerts by downloading the Stanford mobile app and enabling the app notifications.