The TUPD will test the university’s external and internal emergency warning systems today, Wednesday, July 7. The tests should last no more than a few minutes. At 10 a.m., an initial announcement will come through the external system speakers followed by an alert tone/siren and a message indicating that the test is complete. The internal system tests will begin at 11 a.m. and contain a voice announcement only.
Internal siren tests will occur in the following buildings:
Administration Building
Burdick Hall
Center for the Arts
Child Care
Cook Library/Media Center
Glen Dining
Hawkins Hall
Johnny Unitas Stadium
Liberal Arts Building
Newell Hall
Press Box (Johnny Unitas Stadium)
Prettyman Hall
Psychology Building
Residence Tower
Richmond Hall
Scarborough Hall
Smith Hall
Tower A
Tower B
Tower C
Tower D
Towson Run
Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel
University Union
Van Bokkelen
Ward Hall
West Hall
Members of the university community should be aware that these are only tests; no action is required on their part. There is no concern for safety while the tests are occurring. Any individual who has a question about the test should contact Environmental Health and Safety at 410-296-7593.
