2012 Siren Warning System Testing Schedule

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The Georgia Tech Siren Warning System (SWS) is tested at 11:00 AM on the first Thursday of every month, unless inclement weather in the area would cause undue alarm and confusion.  At the beginning of each semester, GTENS is tested live in addition to the standard SWS test. 

 

January:                     Thursday, January 5th    

February:                   Thursday, February 2nd           Spring Semester Full Notification Test

March:                        Thursday, March 1st

April:                          Thursday, April 5th

May:                           Thursday, May 10th *

June:                          Thursday, June 7th               Summer Semester Full Notification Test

July:                           Thursday, July 5th

August:                       Thursday, August 9th *

September:                 Thursday, September 6th        Fall Semester Full Notification Test

October:                     Thursday, October 4th

November:                  Thursday, November 1st

December:                  Thursday, December 6th

 

For more information, follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@gtpdalerts & facebook.com/GTEmergency)

 

*In May and August, the first Thursday falls during exam week.  The SWS test will be delayed a week to avoid disruption of exams.

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  • Created By: Matt Watkins
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  • Created On: Jan 10, 2012 - 3:07pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:05pm