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This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided.

East Carolina University will conduct a full test of the ECU Alert emergency notification system today at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 11.

The test will cover multiple communication systems including the ECU homepage, email, indoor and outdoor loudspeakers, VOIP phone text and voice, SMS text messages, desktop pop-up notifications, and messages on digital signs.

If you have any questions about this test, or ECU Alert, visit the ECU Alert Information page or the Office of Environmental Health & Safety’s Emergency Management page for topics related to emergency preparedness, coordination, and continuity operations planning.
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East Carolina University students will be on spring break March 9-16. During that time, the university will test the ECU Alert notification system and host police training on campus.

Police training

The ECU Police Department will conduct training exercises March 10-13.

Law enforcement will be at the Speight Building on main campus for active assailant training. Signage will be displayed around the buildings alerting the public to the training exercise.

The training will cross multiple disciplines in the police department including officer response, dispatcher involvement and incident command.

ECU Alert testing

A full test of the ECU Alert emergency notification system will take place at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 11.

Multiple communication systems including the ECU homepage, email, indoor and outdoor loudspeakers, VOIP phone text and voice, SMS text messages, desktop pop-up notifications, and messages on digital signs.

People on campus will hear a voice message on their office telephones and on loudspeakers that will identify this as a test of the ECU Alert emergency notification system. Employees, students, and parents will also receive ECU Alert test emails to registered accounts. Digital screens located throughout campus will carry a test message. Users who have registered for ECU Alert cellphone messages will receive one SMS text message.

Campus computer users are reminded that the university has a pop-up notification system, AlertUs, which will fill the computer screen with the ECU Alert message when activated. After the users have read the message, clicking “Acknowledge” will close the warning. Employees working remotely may also experience this pop-up notification.

Registration for cellphone messaging is available by selecting the ECU Family & Community Registration tab at alertinfo.ecu.edu .

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe from their preferred App Store. LiveSafe allows users to discretely and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to the ECU Police Department. A recent addition to the app is the mobile panic button feature, which can be utilized when "Allow Location Access" is selected during its download. Additional safety features available on the app are GoSafe and SafeRide. We encourage all Pirates to download LiveSafe. It is the only app affiliated with the university with features specifically built for ECU.

Due to icy conditions in the region and on campus, faculty are encouraged to continue alternate course delivery through 5 p.m., today Feb. 21. Students scheduled for in-person clinic coursework Friday should check with their faculty members. Faculty should use their own discretion on which instructional delivery mode is appropriate for their courses, pursuant to the guidelines found in the continuity of instruction best practices . Employees should observe Condition 2 of the University Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy through 5 p.m., today Friday, Feb. 21. Normal campus operations resume at 5 p.m. today. Supervisors may deem certain employees mandatory based on university needs and they may be required to work either on campus or virtually. Non-mandatory employees may voluntarily telework from home during a Condition 1 or 2, with supervisor approval. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. Information on condition levels is available on the adverse weather page . Students and non-mandatory employees are discouraged from coming to campus unless absolutely necessary before 5 p.m. Friday. Cars in parking areas will hinder Facilities’ ability to clear parking areas. Use extreme caution on campus roads and walkways due to hazardous conditions. Slippery conditions will make it difficult for vehicles to stop quickly. Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their own actions and safety. For information about campus services, including dining options, transit, the student recreation center and student centers, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/ Road conditions in some areas leading to campus are still hazardous. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, consider traveling on major roads that have been treated and cleared by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The latest road conditions can be checked at https://drivenc.gov/. Slick spots may develop on elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses; motorists are urged to use caution if you must travel. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics will open Greenville based practices at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 21 for in-person patient visits. Staff should not report prior to 12 p.m. today to allow parking lots to be cleared or notify their supervisor. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics have the following special hotline available for patients and staff: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Staff should check the hotline prior to coming to work. Information regarding ECU School of Dental Medicine clinics for students and patients can be found on its website, https://dental.ecu.edu/greenville-clinics/ and https://dental.ecu.edu/community-service-learning-centers/ . Any updates on conditions or operational status will go out through ECU Alert if necessary.

Beginning at 12 p.m. today, Feb. 20, in-person classes will move to alternative instruction. See below for details.

Due to impacts from the winter storm, all in-person classes are canceled through noon Friday, Feb. 21.
Due to icy conditions in the region and on campus, faculty are encouraged to move to alternate course delivery beginning at 12 p.m. today, Feb. 20, through noon Friday, Feb. 21. Students scheduled for in-person clinic coursework Friday should check with their faculty members. Faculty should use their own discretion on which instructional delivery mode is appropriate for their courses, pursuant to the guidelines found in the continuity of instruction best practices .
Employees should observe Condition 2 of the University Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy through 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21. Supervisors may deem certain employees mandatory based on university needs and may be required to work either on campus or virtually. Non-mandatory employees may voluntarily telework from home during a Condition 1 or 2, with supervisor approval. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. Information on condition levels is available on the adverse weather page .

Avoid campus roads and walkways due to hazardous conditions and to allow work crews access to clear them.

Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their own actions and safety.

For information about campus services, including dining options, transit, the student recreation center and student centers, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/

Road conditions are expected to be hazardous. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, consider traveling on major roads that have been treated and cleared by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The latest road conditions can be checked at https://drivenc.gov/. Slick spots may develop on elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses; motorists are urged to use caution if you must travel.

The decision has been made to close ECU Health Physicians Greenville based practices the remainder of the day on Thursday, February 20th and assess the opening of the practices on Friday, February 21st by 5 pm this afternoon. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics have the following special hotline available for patients and staff: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Staff should check the hotline prior to coming to work.

Information regarding ECU School of Dental Medicine clinics can be found on its website, https://dental.ecu.edu/greenville-clinics/ and https://dental.ecu.edu/community-service-learning-centers/

Staff at the Coastal Studies Institute should contact their supervisors regarding work schedules.

Any updates on conditions or operational status will go out through ECU Alert if necessary. An update will be provided by 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21.

East Carolina University officials continue to monitor an approaching winter storm for the Greenville area. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Greenville/Pitt County beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Snow accumulations are expected to be between 1-2 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches, along with 0.1-0.25 inches of ice are expected to impact Greenville.

Due to the impending winter storm, all classes and events are canceled beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19. through noon Thursday, Feb. 20.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, employees should observe Condition 2 of the University Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy through 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Supervisors may deem certain employees mandatory based on university needs and may be required to work either on campus or virtually. Non-mandatory employees may voluntarily telework from home during a Condition 1 or 2, with supervisor approval. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. Information on condition levels is available on the adverse weather page.

Any updates on conditions or operational status will go out through ECU Alert if necessary. An update will be provided by 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.

Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their own actions and safety.

Road conditions are expected to be hazardous. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, consider traveling on major roads that have been treated and cleared by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The latest road conditions can be checked at https://drivenc.gov/.

Pedestrians need to use additional caution, watch for slippery areas, use crosswalks and wait for vehicles to come to a complete stop before crossing the road. Slippery conditions will make it difficult for vehicles to stop quickly.

For information about campus services, including dining options, transit, the student recreation center and student centers, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/.

Due to the likelihood of adverse winter weather conditions, the decision has been made to close ECU Health Physicians Greenville based practices on Wednesday Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. and delay the opening of ECU Health Physicians practices on Thursday, Feb 20 until 1 p.m. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics have the following special hotline available for patients and staff: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Staff should check the hotline prior to coming to work.

Information regarding ECU School of Dental Medicine clinics can be found on its website, https://dental.ecu.edu/greenville-clinics/ and https://dental.ecu.edu/community-service-learning-centers/.

Staff at the Coastal Studies Institute should contact their supervisors regarding work schedules.

East Carolina University officials are monitoring the possible snow and/or ice forecasted for the Greenville area beginning Wednesday afternoon into the early hours of Thursday morning. The amount of snow/ice for the area continues to trend downward. The university will send an update by 7 p.m., today (Feb. 18). This information and any updates will be posted on the ECU Alert website, www.ecu.edu/alert.

On 02/05/2025, the University received from a campus security authority a report of a sexual assault (rape) between individuals not known to each other that took place in Jones Hall around 1 a.m. 01/25/2025. According to the report, the alleged suspect took advantage of someone seeking assistance and sexually assaulted them. The suspect in this case has not been identified. If you feel concern about a person or a situation, trust your feelings and try to remove yourself from the potential threat, even if it is someone you know. Please do not delay in calling 911. ECU Police strongly encourages the reporting of criminal or suspicious activity in a timely manner to assist in intervening in potential criminal actively and apprehending suspects. A person is not at fault for being raped or sexually assaulted; the perpetrator is the one responsible. This safety information is offered to reduce the possibility of experiencing a crime, improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance, and increase everyone’s ability to be an informed bystander or witness. Free confidential and private resources are available to students who need assistance. This timely warning is intended to promote safety on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990.

Classes at ECU will resume at noon Thursday, Jan. 23. Normal operations for employees will resume at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Employees should observe Condition 2 of the University Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy through 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their own actions and safety. Because of last night’s below freezing temperatures, drivers are urged to use caution and to be alert for slick spots on roads, especially on elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses. When traveling: Stay alert, avoid cellphone use, leave early to allow for additional travel time, reduce speed, increase following distance, and be patient. Pedestrians need to use additional caution, watch for slippery areas, use crosswalks and wait for vehicles to come to a complete stop before crossing the road. Slippery conditions will make it difficult for vehicles to stop quickly. For information about campus services, including dining options, transit, the student recreation center and student centers, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics will resume normal operations at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 23. Information regarding ECU School of Dental Medicine clinics can be found on its website, https://dental.ecu.edu/greenville-clinics/ and https://dental.ecu.edu/community-service-learning-centers/. At the Coastal Studies Institute, Condition 1 will continue through 5 p.m. today, Jan. 23, for employees, who should contact their supervisors regarding work schedules. This information and any updates will be posted on www.ecu.edu/alert .