Old Dominion University will conduct its semiannual test of the ODU Alerts system in conjunction with the annual Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, 3月7日, 2024 at approximately 9:45 a.m. This approximately 15-minute drill is intended to test the University's emergency notification systems and provide a means to practice tornado and severe weather safety.

Here's what to expect:

1. 大约在上午9:45.m.:

  • An initial notification ODU Alerts SMS text message (for those who have subscribed)
  • An initial notification Alertus desktop/digital signage notification. The Alertus message will override all computers and TV monitors/digital signage with the software installed for a 3-minute period. To clear the alert on your computer, click the green "Acknowledge" button in the lower center of the screen.
  • An initial notification 电子邮件 from ODU Alerts (this 电子邮件 will come from odualerts.getrave.com)
  • An initial notification 的声音 phone message (for those who have subscribed)
  • A message will be broadcast over the outdoor loudspeaker system (Norfolk campus only)

2. 大约上午10点.m.:

  • An all-clear notification ODU Alerts SMS text message (for those who have subscribed)
  • An all-clear Alertus desktop/digital signage notification (see note above)
  • An all-clear 电子邮件 from ODU Alerts (this 电子邮件 will come from odualerts.getrave.com)
  • An all-clear 的声音 message (for those who have subscribed)
  • An all-clear message will be broadcast over the outdoor loudspeaker system (Norfolk campus only)

Note: the outdoor loudspeaker system is not intended to penetrate buildings so that occupants inside can hear them - they are exclusively designed for exterior notification. The text messaging, 电子邮件, 的声音, and Alertus channels are designed to notify persons within buildings.

For those who have not yet had the opportunity to sign-up for ODU Alerts, please take a moment to register by visiting dw7tp.elahomecollection.com/alerts.

As this notification drill is intended to promote tornado preparedness and safety, please consider following basic tornado response procedures found in your Building 紧急 Action Plan and on the ODU 紧急 Management website when you receive the initial notification. This includes temporarily stopping all activities, moving to an interior hallway or room away from windows, crouching low and protecting your head and neck, and waiting until the "tornado" passes (which will be indicated by the all-clear message).

If you or your team participate in the physical part of the drill, please consider sending pictures to oem@elahomecollection.com or sharing with ODU 紧急 Management on X or Instagram (@MonarchReady, use the hashtag #TornadoDrill).

问题? 电子邮件 oem@elahomecollection.com or call 757-683-5116. Thank you for your participation!