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Siren

Sirens

No Activation Name Tone Type Tone Duration Pre-Recorded Message No of Times to Repeat
1 Emergency Alert Whoop 30 seconds (7 full oscillations), followed by recorded voice; then 17 seconds (4 full oscillations) followed by recorded voice; 3rd cycle same as the 2nd Attention: This is an emergency. Go to a safe location. Play tone and voice message 3 times; 2nd and 3rd cycles are shorter than the 1st
2 All Clear Westminster Chimes 20 seconds (full cycle – hour chime), followed by recorded voice; then 9 seconds (2 phrases – half-past chime), followed by recorded voice Attention: All Clear. This is an all clear message. Play tone and voice message 2 times; 2nd cycle is shorter than the 1st
3 Audible Test Whoop 17 seconds (4 full oscillations), followed by recorded voice; repeat once Attention: This is a test of the Seahawk Siren System. This is only a test. Play tones and message 2 times
5 LIVE PA UP TO 3 MINUTES OF LIVE TALK TIME N/A N/A N/A

Questions?

If you have any additional questions or comments about the Seahawk Warning Siren System, contact the UNCW Environmental Health & Safety Department at 910.962.3057 or e-mail Emergency Management.

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