The Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full-system test of the Emergency Notification Network between 1:45 and 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. This federally required semi-annual test will include the activation of the following communication methods:

• SMS Text Messages to Cell Phones from short code 67283 or 226787
• Voice Calls to Cell Phones from 800-227-0354
• Email from [email protected]
• Emergency Information Hotline (1-800-227-0354)
• University of Miami website banners
• Emergency Preparedness website: www.miami.edu/prepare
• Emergency Preparedness Facebook: www.facebook.com/umiamienn
• Emergency Preparedness Twitter: www.facebook.com/umiamienn
• IP telephone broadcast
  • Gables campus and  CSTARS – Screen text and public address via speakerphones
  • Medical campus – screen text only
• Campus Cable TV (Gables and Medical campuses only)
• Digital Signage (Select Gables campus buildings)
• Public Address (Gables campus buildings and outdoor areas only listed below)

The test messages last approximately one minute and will all clearly state, “This is a test of the UMiami Emergency Notification Network. This is only a test. No further action is required.”

Additionally, below is the list of areas on the Coral Gables campus covered by the Public Address system:

Coral Gables Buildings with Public Address

• Allen Hall (Indoor and Outdoor)
• Ashe Administration Building
• BankUnited Center (BUC)
• Cox Science Center
• Eaton Residential College
• Gables One Tower (GOT)
• Gusman Concert Hall
• Hecht Residential College
• Hecht—Stanford Dining
• Herbert Wellness Center
• Herman Ring Theater
• Mahoney Pearson Commons
• Mahoney Residential College
• Mahoney—Pearson Dining Hall
• Newman Alumni Center
• Pearson Residential College
• Richter Library
• Rodriguez Park (indoor and outdoor)
• Schiff Tennis Center & House Center (indoor and  outdoor)
• School of Business Administration
• School of Law – Bldgs. C, D, & G
• Shalala Student Center
• Stanford Residential College
• Toppel Career Center
• Whitten Learning Center (LC)
• Whitten University Center (UC)

Coral Gables Outdoor Areas with Public Address

• Student Center Complex Patio and Lake Osceola
• Foote University Green and Feldenkries Plaza

Please contact the Office of Emergency Management at [email protected] with any questions regarding the test.