杜克大學進行緊急警報測試
Duke University conducts emergency siren test
Updated at: July 15, 2026 at 05:00 AM
杜克大學定期對其DukeALERT緊急通知系統進行測試，以確保學生、教職員工為危及生命的事件做好準備。
Duke University periodically conducts tests of its DukeALERT emergency notification system to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are prepared for life-threatening events.
這些功能性演習旨在驗證各種通訊管道——包括戶外警報器、簡訊、電子郵件和數位看板——是否正常運作。
These functional drills verify that various communication channels—including outdoor sirens, text messages, emails, and digital signage—are working correctly.
值得注意的是，這些測試皆為預先規劃，並非真正的緊急情況；因此，社區成員在演習期間無需採取任何行動，例如疏散或尋求掩護。
It is important to note that these tests are pre-planned and not actual emergencies; therefore, community members are not required to take any action like evacuating or seeking shelter during the drill.
戶外警報器會發出「全災害」警報音，在現實情況下，該聲音代表需要立即尋求掩護。
The outdoor siren emits an "all hazards" tone, which, in a real situation, signals the need to immediately seek shelter.
除了警報器之外，杜克大學還採用多層次方法來保持資訊暢通，包括LiveSafe行動應用程式和專用資訊專線。
Beyond the sirens, Duke uses a multi-layered approach to keep everyone informed, including the LiveSafe mobile app and a dedicated information line.
透過全年進行這些測試，大學有助於為罕見但嚴重的威脅建立必要的反射動作。
By running these tests throughout the year, the university helps build vital muscle memory for rare but serious threats, such as severe weather or armed intruders.
這些演習作為重要的教育機會，確保每個人在最關鍵的時刻都知道如何快速且安全地應對。
These exercises serve as a crucial educational opportunity, ensuring that everyone knows how to respond quickly and safely when it matters most.
