Topic: Safety

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Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 2
April 24, 2018
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, May 2.
Appalachian’s Department of Public Safety to increase safety measures, seek student input
March 29, 2018
Keycard access for all campus buildings, additional cameras in key areas and classroom door locks are among new measures being taken by Appalachian State University’s Department of Public Safety.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 4
March 27, 2018
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 7
Feb. 19, 2018
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 7.
Appalachian to add students to police force, create police academy
Watauga Democrat
Feb. 16, 2018
The Appalachian State University Police Department is starting a police academy for students, known as the App State Police Department Police Development Program, this summer. The program, headed by University Police Chief Andy Stephenson, will be only the second of its kind in the nation.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system on Feb. 7
Jan. 19, 2018
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system — including siren, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system — at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Feb 7.
Beware impersonation fraud attempts
Dec. 21, 2017
Appalachian has received a handful of reports regarding fraud attempts involving the impersonation of the IRS, Appalachian State University offices and other official organizations.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 3
Dec. 19, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018.
Appalachian alumnus Brock Long leads FEMA’s mission of support
Dec. 15, 2017
Appalachian alumnus William Brockmann “Brock” Long ’97 ’99 serves as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Appalachian police receive training to treat opioid overdoses with Narcan
Dec. 6, 2017
Even though Appalachian State University has no significant problem with opioid overdoses, its University Police Department stands ready to help were such emergencies to occur. Members of the Appalachian police, with the support of Project Lazarus, were recently trained in the use of Narcan — an emergency medication used to treat opioid overdoses.
University Police granted use of anti-overdose drug
Watauga Democrat
Dec. 5, 2017
Appalachian State University Police announced last month that its officers are officially trained and equipped to administer the anti-overdose medication Naloxone. Naloxone counters the effects of opioids in the system and can be effective at bringing someone out of an overdose episode, according to University Police Chief Andy Stephenson.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 6
Nov. 28, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Watauga County mumps diagnosis, health officials continue to urge public vigilance
Nov. 22, 2017
Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) and Appalachian State University are continuing to investigate one case of mumps in an Appalachian State University student, which was confirmed on November 21, 2017, and upon further investigation was determined to be out of the recommended isolation period as of November 22.
NC attorney general hosts first collegiate council meeting to combat college opioid crisis
The Daily Tar Heel
Nov. 2, 2017
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein led the first of four collegiate council meetings within the UNC system to work with students on combating opioid addiction on college campuses. The meeting, held at Appalachian State University on Oct. 16, included representatives from Appalachian, Western Carolina University, UNC-Asheville, East Carolina University, N.C. State, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Pembroke and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Storms surge across campus; aftermath soggy, but safe and sound
Oct. 25, 2017
A steady rain throughout the day Monday, Oct. 23, followed by mid-afternoon thunder, lightning and torrential rains, caused culverts to overflow, traffic snarls and rerouting, minor leaks in some Appalachian State University facilities and heavy flooding at off-campus housing.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 1
Oct. 25, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Cleanup begins after major flooding in Boone
WBTV Charlotte
Oct. 24, 2017
Damage assessments continue in Boone after major flash flooding hit the Winkler’s Creek section of town between the Boone Mall and WalMart. County inspectors have condemned the places that were flooded until such time as repairs can be made. It means people in at least 60 units are looking for a place to live.
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County
Oct. 16, 2017
One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Watauga County on October 16, 2017. The case is in an Appalachian State University student. County and university health officials report the individual diagnosed with pertussis is being treated, per guidelines established by the State of North Carolina and the Centers for Disease Control, and is fully cooperating in following isolation instructions.

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