You may need to shelter in place if hazardous materials have been released into the atmosphere. This precaution keeps you safe by minimizing the exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals. This is not the same thing as sheltering from a storm. Please monitor your official UNCW Alerts.
When the siren sounds, university officials will post information about the emergency immediately. However, depending on the nature of the emergency, it may take several minutes for information to become available. For this reason, campus community members must remain sheltered until an "all clear" has been issued.
For more information about Active Attacker Preparedness, visit University Police.
| 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 |
| 3 | Audible Test | Whoop | 17 seconds (4 full oscillations), followed by recorded voice; repeat once |