September is National Preparedness Month, and SMU has joined in its observation by scheduling Emergency Preparedness Day for Sept. 16. The details were shared in the following e-mail sent to students, faculty and staff members on Sept. 14-15:
As a part of the Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Month, SMU has designated September 16, 2009 as Emergency Preparedness Day.We encourage SMU students, faculty and staff to do the following:
- Orient yourself to Lockdown procedures by viewing the video, "Shots Fired on Campus."
- Update your personal contact information, especially your cell phone number, in Access.SMU so you can be notified in the event of an emergency.*
- Know What to Do in emergencies on campus by reviewing the safety actions: evacuation, shelter-in-place and lockdown. Look for posters in classrooms or review them online.
* Please Note: A test of the SMU Emergency Notification System will be conducted on September 16. The test will consist of cell phone messages, text messages and e-mails that read: "This is a test of the SMU Emergency Notification System." No action on your part will be necessary.
