Hawk Alert: This is a test of the Hawk Alert system. No emergency action is required. This is only a test. More: emergency.uiowa.edu

Situation update(s)

Situation Update

If you receive a notification or encounter severe wind-related weather conditions consider the following actions, which are recommended by the NWS:

Inside: Go to the basement or a safe room and assume a tornado safety position. If you don't have either, proceed to the lowest innermost room away from windows. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.

Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately.

In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine.

Stay weather-ready: Continue to monitor local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about watches and warnings.

Keep in mind:

The outdoor warning (siren) system is designed to notify those who are outdoors of the emergency condition. When indoors, the best way to receive severe weather notifications is through a NOAA weather radio.

Be mindful of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or of those who may not be aware of emergency notifications because they are sleeping, watching TV, or listening to music.

If you know of others in the building, please inform them of emergency conditions as you make your way to safety. If you can do so safely, help those who may need assistance to a safe area.

Situation Update

This required test is being conducted in conjunction with the statewide tornado drill. While no action is required, you are strongly encouraged to pause and consider what actions you would take, including where you would go, if it were an actual tornado or applicable severe weather warning. Information on how to respond to campus emergencies can be found in the emergency response guide.

During this test, the following methods of notification were tested: text, email, phone, Alertus desktop, digital signage override, uiowa.edu webpage, emergency.uiowa.edu webpage, social media and the outdoor warning system.

Please visit the Hawk Alert info page for frequently asked questions, including how to update your preferences and additional information. Text message is the fastest way to receive an alert.

If you have feedback regarding this test, please submit it to UI Emergency Management at dps-oem@uiowa.edu