ECU Alerts History

This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. Users who have registered for ECU Alert text messages will receive an SMS text message. Registration for text messaging is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe at ecu.edu/LiveSafe . LiveSafe allows users to discretely and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police. In conjunction with the test, the University is providing information regarding procedures for emergency notification, preparedness / response, and sheltering from a storm. Guidance for preparedness and response to specific hazards (to include RUN, HIDE, FIGHT) is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu . This information can also be found on the LiveSafe app; to download, visit ecu.edu/LiveSafe .

East Carolina University will conduct a full test of the ECU Alert emergency notification system at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Thursday’s test will assess 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.

The tornado warning has expired. Resume normal activities, but continue to monitor weather conditions. www.weather.gov

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the Greenville area. Seek shelter immediately. Alert others to watch for severe weather. If you have personnel or friends working outside or in modular units, advise them to take shelter now. Should a tornado threaten our campus, seek shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building. Go to an inner hallway, a smaller inner room, or a closet. Keep away from windows. Interior stairwells, bathrooms and closets are good shelters. Remain sheltered until the weather improves or you receive a follow-up (expiration) message. Continue to monitor the weather, your email, and these emergency messages at ecu.edu/alert.

Campus administrators continue to monitor forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby. The storm is expected to move into North Carolina Thursday night through Friday morning. Forecasts predict approximately 4-8 inches of rain in the Greenville area from today through Sunday. Potential impacts include heavy rain, flash flooding, thunderstorms, and the possibility of tornados forming. Wind speed is estimated to reach up to 25mph. At this time, classes and operations are expected to remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications. Any updates to campus operations will be announced through ECU Alert. Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. All employees and students should use their own judgment based on their specific situation. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water or around barriers. Stay tuned to local weather stations or the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby.

Campus administrators continue to monitor forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby. The storm is expected to move across or just offshore of the southeastern United States this week. Forecasts predict periods of heavy rain in eastern North Carolina beginning Tuesday and lasting late into the week. Potential impacts include heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms. At this time, classes and operations are expected to remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications. Any updates to campus operations will be announced through ECU Alert. Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. All employees and students should use their own judgment based on their specific situation. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water or around barriers. Stay tuned to local weather stations or the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby.

Campus administrators continue to monitor forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby. The storm is expected to move across or just offshore of the southeastern United States this week. Forecasts predict periods of heavy rain in eastern North Carolina beginning Tuesday and lasting late into the week. Potential impacts include heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms. At this time, classes and operations are expected to remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications. Any updates to campus operations will be announced through ECU Alert. Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. All employees and students should use their own judgment based on their specific situation. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water or around barriers. Stay tuned to local weather stations or the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby.

On Wednesday, July 31, East Carolina University will test the ECU Alert speaker system at the Health Sciences Campus. ECU Alert testing On Wednesday, July 31 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., speaker maintenance will be conducted on all outdoor speakers across the Health Sciences Campus. Outdoor speakers will be tested in groups and individually. Individuals on campus should expect to hear a tone and alert message stating a test is taking place. Emergency Notification Registration Registration for cellphone/email messaging is available by selecting the ECU Family & Community Registration tab at alertinfo.ecu.edu. Faculty, staff, and students with an active ECU email are automatically enrolled in emergency email messaging.

This is a test of the ECU Alert Emergency Notification System. Had this been an actual emergency, info would be posted at ecu.edu/alert and sent to your email.

East Carolina University will test indoor and outdoor speakers on Main Campus and Health Sciences Campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10. Those in the area may hear a tone and a test message repeated several times. We will conduct a full test of the ECU Alert system at 3 p.m., Friday, May 10. If you have any questions about this test, or ECU Alert, visit the ECU Alert website or the Office of Environmental Health and Safety website. Thank you for your cooperation.