ECU Alerts History

East Carolina University will be performing maintenance on select indoor and outdoor speakers on Main campus between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 14. Those in the area may hear a tone and a test message repeated several times. No other components of the ECU Alert system will be activated during this time. If you have any questions pertaining to this test, or ECU Alert, see alertinfo.ecu.edu or oehs.ecu.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.

This is a test of the E C U Alert Emergency Notification System. Had this been an actual emergency, additional information would be posted to the E C U webpage.

This is a notification that East Carolina University will test indoor and outdoor speakers on Main and Health Science campuses on Wednesday, November 22 at 10 a.m. Those in the area will hear a tone and then the announcement. The tone and the announcement will be heard three times. This test of the ECU Alert system is to ensure that our systems are operating throughout campus. Testing will include the announcement of an ECU Alert test message over the speakers. Limited components of the ECU Alert system will be included in this test. If you have any questions pertaining to this test, or ECU Alert, see alertinfo.ecu.edu or oehs.ecu.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.

Campus administrators continue to monitor forecasts for Hurricane Idalia.

While the storm is expected to produce heavier rain and wind for counties closer to the coast, all forecasts continue to predict 2-4 inches of rain and 20-30 mph winds for Pitt County, beginning Wednesday night. These conditions will be similar to a strong thunderstorm.

At this time, classes and operations are expected to remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications.

Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. All employees and students should use their own judgment based of their specific situation. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water or around barriers.

Stay tuned to local weather stations or the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Hurricane Idalia. Any updates to campus operations will be announced through ECU Alert.

Campus administrators are monitoring the track of Hurricane Idalia.

While the storm is expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida and the exact path and impacts for campus are unclear, all forecasts predict significant weakening as it approaches North Carolina. Currently, 4-6 inches of rain and 20-30 mph winds, similar to a strong thunderstorm, are expected in Greenville Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Locations south of Greenville and along the coast are expected to receive more wind and rain.

At this time, classes and operations will remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications.

Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water. Do not swim in flood waters; you can drown due to swift moving water or entanglement with debris. Also, flood waters typically contain raw sewage and hazardous chemicals.

As we enter peak hurricane season, all divisions and departments are reminded to:

- Review department/unit emergency preparation guides

- Discuss emergency procedures with your faculty, staff and students

- Review office and laboratory preparations

- Advise faculty, staff, and students to prepare for their safety at home

- Back up all important computer data

- Make sure windows are closed and latched

- Contact Facilities Services with questions about preparations

For tips on how to prepare your home and office, review the Hazardous Weather Response Plan: https://oehs.ecu.edu/emergency-management/weather-resources/. Visit ready.gov for additional information regarding hurricane preparedness.

This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. Users who have registered for ECU Alert text messages will receive an SMS text message. Registration for text messaging is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe at ecu.edu/LiveSafe . LiveSafe allows users to discretely and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police. In conjunction with the test, the University is providing information regarding procedures for emergency notification, preparedness / response, and sheltering from a storm. Guidance for preparedness and response to specific hazards (to include RUN, HIDE, FIGHT) is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu . This information can also be found on the LiveSafe app; to download, visit ecu.edu/LiveSafe .

This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, we are testing ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. In conjunction with the test, the University is providing the following information regarding procedures for emergency notification, preparedness / response, and sheltering from a storm: Emergency Notification If an emergency occurs, ECU Alert messages will provide instructions and updates as the situation unfolds. Where appropriate, in-depth information will be shown in a red bar on the ECU homepage at ecu.edu. Users who have registered for ECU Alert text messages will receive an SMS text message. Registration for text messaging is available at ECU AlertInfo. Emergency Preparedness & Response Guidance for preparedness and response to specific hazards is available at ECU AlertInfo, as well as on the LiveSafe app. Faculty, staff, students and visitors are urged to remain calm and aware of their surroundings, use common sense, and avoid unnecessary risks when hazards occur. Each campus unit should have evacuation and lockdown plans in place. Contact unit safety representatives for additional information. Tornado Warning: Shelter-in-Place A tornado warning is issued for specific areas when a tornado has actually been sited or has been indicated on Doppler radar. A shelter-in-place notification may come from the ECU Alert system, ECU Police, University employees or other authorities when severe weather is imminent. The shelter-in-place order means that all faculty, staff, students and visitors should follow the steps below, remaining in place until otherwise notified: • Seek shelter immediately. • Alert others to the threat for severe weather. • If outside, move quickly to the nearest permanent, sturdy structure. If no shelter is available, take refuge in your car. • If inside, stay where you are. Locate an interior room at or below ground level, with minimal windows or exterior doors. • Remain sheltered until the weather improves or you receive an All Clear notification. • Continue to monitor the weather, as well as ECU Alert messages.

ECU Alert: The safety concern related to the gas leak at the Main Campus Student Center has ended. Normal operations may continue.

A Gas Leak has occurred at the Main Campus Student Center. Out of an abundance of caution, ECU Police warn all people to stay away from this area. Emergency personnel are responding. People in adjacent buildings are instructed to stay indoors.

Please continue to monitor your email and these emergency messages at ecu.edu/alert .

This is a test of the ECU Alert system at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. If you have not already, you can sign up for cell phone messaging by selecting the Register tab in the purple bar at https://alertinfo.ecu.edu/ . Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe. Instructions are available at https://go.ecu.edu/LiveSafe . LiveSafe allows users to discreetly and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police.