MANHATTAN, Kan. -- K-State says its
emergency alert system is highly successful.
At least 98% of subscribers received text, phone and e-mail messages.
The test happened at 10am October 14th.
It allowed the university to test its ability to send text messages, automated phone calls and emails to all K-State Accounts.
"That's why we test the alert system twice a year to make sure it not only reaches those who have signed up, but that it does so quickly. To say the least, we are very pleased with the results of this last test," says Steve Galitzer, director of environmental health and safety.
The 18 new alert beacons in Eisenhower Hall and each residence hall also were successfully tested.
Since the test, 33 more beacons have been installed and more will be installed in the coming months.
The program is used to notify the campus community of dangerous conditions on campus, such as an active shooter or university closure due to severe weather.
You can register as many as three e-mail addresses to receive notifications.
