Wake Forest will test its emergency alert systems on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Wednesday, Feb. 26 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The tests are required to ensure that the University’s emergency notifications are operating properly.
No action is required. Wake Forest police and the marketing and communications office will conduct the testing.
Emergency alert testing includes:
- Text messages to your registered mobile phone number
- Email notifications
- Voice calls to your registered phone number
- Alert messages on computers, laptops, the Wake Safe App and digital signage displays around campus
- Social posts on the Wake Alert X and Facebook pages
The outdoor emergency alert system will also be tested.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. By regularly testing our emergency alert system, the University can better prepare to respond to emergencies and keep our campus community safe. Consider downloading the Wake Safe App to receive alerts and access safety resources on your mobile phone. If you have any questions or concerns about emergency alert testing, contact police@wfu.edu.
In addition to the testing procedures outlined above, emergency preparedness for members of the Wake Forest community requires each of us to review the University’s Emergency response, evacuation procedures and notification of immediate threat as posted on InsideWFU. If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would use numerous alert methods to inform the campus community
Campus Emergencies
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on X
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU students & employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including: