Campus emergency siren test conducted Aug. 5

Posted July 27, 2015 at 10:03 a.m.

BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11:55 a.m.

The campus drill also will include a recorded message indicating the beginning and end of the test.

To hear the tones that would be used during an emergency on campus, visit http://epo.appstate.edu/siren-warning-system. Also, in the event of an actual emergency, official university information will be posted at http://appstatealert.com.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.