Active Threat Communications Drill Information Toolkit

In preparation for the active threat communications drill, this toolkit includes digital and print materials you can use to share information about the drill. The Division of Campus Community Safety can customize any of these materials to best meet your needs. To request a custom version of materials for your area, contact Katherine Schiffner at schiffk@uw.edu

Newsletter

UW Alert active threat communication test Jan. 22, 1:22 p.m.

UW’s Seattle campus will run a test of the UW Alert system on Jan. 22, 1:22 p.m. in order to highlight for students, faculty and staff how they would be informed (and what to do) in the event of an active shooter attack on the campus.

The test will include a UW Alert message sent via text and email. The message will clearly read TEST and include prompts for what actions to take during an actual emergency — run, hide, fight — and where to get additional information. The test will not include any simulations out around campus – no gunshots, sirens or simulated victims.

The experience will be similar to the UW Alert Great ShakeOut test that was conducted on Oct. 16. In Seattle, the drill is scheduled for Jan. 22. At UW Tacoma, the active threat drill is on Feb. 19. UW Bothell will also hold a drill during Winter quarter, with the date to be determined.

We know headlines and drills can be stressful for some. The test is an important step in being ready for something we hope never happens.

Learn more about the upcoming test and what to do before, during and after an active shooter or active threat attack.

Social media

Sample post

On Jan. 22, the UW’s Seattle campus will test the UW Alert system to help our community know how alerts work and what to do in the event of an active shooter attack.

📱 Watch for a UW Alert TEST message via text and email. Make sure you’re signed up for text messages at UW.edu/Alert
💡 The message will share what to do in a real emergency and where to find more info.
🔇 There will be no sirens, gunshot sounds or simulations during the test.

This test helps us all stay prepared for something we hope never happens. 💜

#UWSafety #UWAlert #SaferTogether

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Flyer

8.5 x 11, PDF. Click to download.

UW Alert test flyer