CNU has Successful Emergency Siren System Test
News Release - December 6, 2007
Media Contact:
Emily L. Lucier
Press Secretary and Media Manager
emily.lucier@cnu.edu
(757) 594-8428
(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) - Christopher Newport University ran a successful test of its emergency siren system this morning on its campus at 1 University Place. The test consisted of a ‘test’message (‘This is a test’), followed by a siren signal, and finished with another ‘test’ message. University Police report that respondents have confirmed hearing the entire audible test across the CNU campus, as well as in locations within a mile radius of the University.
“I am glad that our test ran smoothly without a hitch,” said CNU Chief of Police Jeffrey Brown. “We are very pleased that this component of our emergency notification system is in place to further safeguard our students and the CNU community.”
The emergency siren system will only be used in immediate life-threatening situations. Audible tests will occur once a semester.
Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls 4,800 students in programs through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Luter School of Business and offers great teaching, small classes and an emphasis on leadership, civic engagement and honor. Visit us at www.cnu.edu.