Notice Board

Emergency Notification System (ENS) 

& Monthly Fire Alarm Speaker Tests 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM – FULL TEST THIS MONTH 

A full test of the Emergency Notification System will be conducted on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at approximately 1230 hrs and will involve campus-wide text and audio messages to the University VoIP phone system, email, Fire Alarm Speakers where available, U of L Twitter feed, U of L app and U of L website. 

The Campus Fire Alarm Speaker Tests will be conducted at the following Dates and Times. Be Aware & Prepared!

As with previous tests, Campus Incident Response Team (CIRT) members are requested to check their areas during the test to ensure that the system is functioning (ie. Security Representatives instructions can be heard clearly; the general alarm is audible and distinct; the fire strobe lights within respective areas are flashing; hallway doors close, if applicable). 

This test is conducted to ensure that the Emergency Notification System is functioning. A pre-recorded voice will be heard clearly. You will hear a short beep which will begin the messaging as follows: 

“Attention! Attention! This is a test. I repeat, this is a test of the emergency communication system on campus, DO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. This is only a test to familiarize the university community with the emergency notification system, thank you for your cooperation.” Followed by “The test is now completed, thank you for your cooperation.” 

To report any concerns regarding the tests, or for more information, please contact: 

• Office of Emergency Management at oem@uleth.ca or 

• Nolan Meyer, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 

403.329.2115 (ext 2115) email nolan.meyer@uleth.ca or 

• Bob Muskovich, Security Services Manager 

403.329.2603 (ext 2603) email r.muskovich@uleth.ca 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these essential tests.