Ithaca College

A test of the Ithaca College Emergency Notification System (ENS) will take place between 2 and 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29. There is no need to take any action in response to the test. Incoming students, as well as recently graduated students who have not yet been removed from the Ithaca College email system, will receive the test messages along with staff and faculty. Please note that this will not include a test of the Outdoor Warning System sirens.

The testing is taking place in conjunction with a series of upgrades being planned for the ENS, which uses voice, e-mail, and text messaging to provide information and instructions in the event of a campus emergency. It is important to have multiple ways to receive alerts in order to ensure access to essential notices, such as weather closings or delays.

To receive alerts using all three methods, members of the campus community need to enter their contact information by going to the Emergency Notification System website at www.ithaca.edu/emergencynotification and logging in using their Ithaca College username and password.

Emergency Preparedness and Response
Ithaca College is committed to supporting the safety and welfare of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. The college maintains an Emergency Response Plan that was developed in accordance with best practices and is regularly updated by the college’s Core Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Members of the campus community are encouraged to download and familiarize themselves with the Emergency Readiness and Response Guide, which contains information and instructions on how best to deal with circumstances including:

• Active shooter situations
• Hostage situations
• Bomb threats
• Severe weather conditions
• Fire or hazardous materials
• Suspicious letters and packages

The guide also includes definitions of such terms as “shelter in place,” and what you can expect from police and what they will expect from you when they respond to an emergency situation.

The Office of Public Safety (OPS) sponsors a variety of programs and presentations throughout the year to inform students and employees about emergency management, fire safety, and campus security programs, procedures, and practices. Information and resources for the campus community can be found on the OPS website.