Sept. 4, 2020: **TEST, TEST, TEST** Baylor Alert TEST of Baylor University Emergency Communication Systems

Media Contact: Lori Fogleman, Baylor University Media and Public Relations, 254-709-5959
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10:00 a.m. CT, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

Baylor University’s test of its emergency communications systems is underway.

Baylor Alert "Test" text and email messages delivered to all contacts.

Text: [BAYLOR ALERT, 10 am] *TEST* of Baylor's emergency comms systems. More info: baylor.edu/emergency *TEST*

Email: [BAYLOR ALERT, 10 am] **TEST, TEST, TEST**

This is a TEST of Baylor University’s emergency communication systems.

In case of an emergency, information would be provided through Baylor Alert (text and email), university websites, official social media accounts and the university’s indoor and outdoor notification system.

For additional information on the university’s emergency communication systems and emergency preparedness information, visit www.baylor.edu/emergency.

University social media channels updated with Baylor Alert test message: (Twitter: @BaylorAlert and @Baylor, Facebook: baylor.edu/facebook).

University's home page (www.baylor.edu) updated with Baylor Alert test message.

Baylor Information Line at ext. 4411 (254-710-4411) tested successfully.

Baylor to Conduct Required Test of Emergency Communications Systems on Sept. 4

WACO, Texas (Sept. 3, 2020) – Baylor University will conduct a required test of the multi-tiered Baylor Alert emergency communications systems at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

Baylor Alert is used to alert the campus community of a significant emergency or threat on or near campus. During the testing period, all contacts will receive "test" email and text messages. Emails will be sent from baylor@getrave.com and text messages from one of the following short codes: 226787, 67283, 78015 and 81437. In addition, Baylor will test messages on official University social media channels (Twitter: @BaylorAlert and @Baylor on Twitter, Facebook at baylor.edu/facebook), as well as website communications (www.baylor.edu) and the Baylor Information Line at 254-710-4411.

The University's outdoor and indoor notification systems and outdoor tornado sirens will tested on another date.

The Baylor Alert emergency communications systems are used to share important information and instructions for students, faculty, staff and visitors for all types of hazards, from severe weather to other dangerous situations.

How to Sign Up for Baylor Alert

Baylor students may enter/update their Baylor Alert contact information by logging on to BearWeb. Employees can enter/update their emergency contact information through the Ignite system. Instructions are available here. Parents can be added as an "alternate Baylor Alert contact" by their student.

In addition, parents, visitors, contractors and other individuals can opt-in to receive Baylor Alert text messages by using one of following options:

• Short-term visitors (1-3 days) can text Baylor1845 to 226787. *Note, subscriptions automatically expire after 3 days.
• Long term visitors (weeks, months, semester, etc.) can text Baylor76798 to 226787. *Note, subscriptions do not automatically expire. Users need to opt-out to stop receiving notifications.

More information about emergency preparedness and Baylor Alert is available at www.baylor.edu/emergency. In addition, questions or concerns can be directed to the Baylor Office of Emergency Management at Emergency_Management@baylor.edu or 254-710-2836 (BUEM).

ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked research institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 18,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.