On Friday, the University of Florida will conduct an annual test on the UF Alert system, which provides information to the campus community during emergencies.
According to a UF press release, the test “serves as an opportunity for the UF community to verify that they receive UF Alert messages.”
While the test is taking place, individuals can expect to receive notifications via text, email and through the GatorSafe app.
At UF’s Gainesville and Lake Nona campuses, the test will also be broadcast through speakers in classrooms and those mounted on select Blue Light phones, the release said.
The timing of each location’s test notification is shown below.
- Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology: 8:30 to 8:40 a.m.
- UF Health Shands Hospital: 9 to 9:10 a.m.
- UF Gainesville: 10:25 to 10:35 a.m.
- UF Health Jacksonville: 11 to 11:10 a.m.
- Lake Nona Research and Academic Center: Noon to 1 p.m.
Before the test, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up or review their contact information for UF alerts at one.ufl.edu.
The UF Alert program is coordinated by the University of Florida Department of Emergency Management (UFDEM), in partnership with the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD), Clery Compliance program, UFIT, strategic communications and marketing, and other stakeholders.
For instructions on how to join UF Alert, visit ufalert.ufl.edu/join.