Topic: Safety

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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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 4
Oct. 3, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Appalachian Building Emergency Team members meet with first responders
Sept. 12, 2017
The purpose of the meeting was two-fold: to provide an opportunity for campus emergency team members and first responders to get to know one another, and to offer the chance for safety leaders in the community to provide information that would be useful to everyone in attendance in the case of an emergency.
ASU’s Walk for Awareness is just as important 28 years later
The Appalachian
Sept. 6, 2017
The 28th annual Walk for Awareness was consolidated to the Schaefer Center on Tuesday due to rain, but the scheduled speakers and performances went on just as they have been since 1990. The walk is a community gathering to remember and support both victims and survivors of interpersonal violence that started after an Appalachian staff member, Jeni Gray, was raped and killed in 1989.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 6
Aug. 23, 2017
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, Sept. 6.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 2
July 21, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 5
June 27, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5.
Tick season in North Carolina: what you need to know
WJZY Fox 46
June 1, 2017
Ticks can cause some major issues if you come close to them. According to the North Carolina Department of Human and Health Services, most of the tick-borne diseases from here are bacterial infection and can cause flu-like symptoms. Appalachian State University Biologist Dr. Steven Seagle is the resident expert on ticks and says there is some positive news when it comes to these creepy creatures.