Emergency Preparedness Week drill
What is Emergency Preparedness Week
is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure we鈥檙e prepared to protect ourselves, our family and our community during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Week Drill 2026
Safety and emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility and everyone has a role to play. We invite all members of the 911吃瓜 community to participate in this year鈥檚 Emergency Preparedness Week drill happening Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Download the new 911吃瓜 Safe app to participate
Use the 911吃瓜 Safe app and enable your push notifications to receive emergency notifications and updates.
Alerts will also be communicated through via
- Alertus for 911吃瓜-managed computers
- Campus digital screens
Emergency Preparedness Week drill details
Pre-drill
- Download the 911吃瓜 Safe app and enable push notifications to receive a drill notification.
- Other 911吃瓜 Alerts channels will also be tested including digital screens and Alertus notifications on 911吃瓜-managed devices.
- Review emergency procedures prior to the drill.
Alerts drill at 10:30 a.m.
Test notifications will be sent across multiple platforms, including social media, the 911吃瓜 Safe and 911吃瓜 Snap apps, and managed desktops.
After the drill
Ensure you received an alert on your 911吃瓜 Safe app. The 911吃瓜 Safe App lets you easily access important safety and security information, resources, and services with just a few clicks鈥攚henever and wherever you are on any of our three campuses.