The university's outdoor emergency notification system will be tested today at approximately 11:50 a.m.

During the test, the system will broadcast a tone, followed by a voice message over speakers located around campus. The alert tones are loud and distinct and should be easily heard by anyone who is outdoors on the main campus.

Like all of the university's emergency communication tools, the outdoor notification system is tested on a regular basis – the forth Friday of each month – to ensure it is working properly and to help familiarize the campus community with how it will operate in an emergency.

Other emergency communication methods the university has in place include Otter Alert text messages, emergency messaging via the web, e-mail distribution, and a telephone hotline featuring a recorded message at 582-5044.

For more information on emergency preparedness, visit the university's emergency web page

Sign up for emergency text message alertshttps://csumb.edu/police/personal-safety-0