The Centers for Disease Control and the National Weather Service are warning that Hurricane Earl is projected to impact residents along the East Coast of the United States. The storm is not expected to affect our campus community, but it is advised that individuals be proactive and learn how to take the necessary steps to protect your health and safety before, during, and after a storm. For more information visit: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/pdf/readiness.pdf http://www.weather.gov/ http://oem.readyphiladelphia.org/RelId/606683/ISvars/default/Home.htm http://kyw.cbslocal.com/
In conjunction with IT and Facilities, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has upgraded the Emergency Notification System to include new, state-of-the-art ADA-compliant Emergency Phones and Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS). These systems provide highly visible towers and wall units, emergency communication, mass notification, and increased CCTV surveillance. The WEBS component of the Emergency Notification System allows DPS to broadcast important messages and instructions in the event of an incident or emergency that adversely affects the campus community. When activated, a siren will be followed by an announcement instructing individuals on what action(s) to take. Mass broadcast messages may include,...
Air Horn testing (Amtrak) will be taking place on June 21 through the week on approximately 40 train sets. This is an FRA requirement, and each blast will be 10 seconds and will probably be heard over quite a distance. Please do not be alarmed. The horns will be tested during business hours while the trains are stationary in the yard.
The Department of Public Safety is issuing an alert to inform the University community of recent robberies occurring north of Baltimore Avenue. Two robberies have been reported in the last week in the area of 45th Street, between Larchwood & Pine Streets. The Philadelphia police are currently investigating the robberies. The Department of Public Safety offers the following awareness tips: · Be aware of your surroundings · Travel in groups when possible, particularly after dark · Use well-lit walkways · Report all incidents to the police by dialing 911 · Program the Public Safety emergency number 215-895-7000, on the speed-dial...
