Duke University conducts emergency siren test
杜克大學進行緊急警報測試
更新於: 2026年7月15日 上午05:00
Duke University periodically conducts tests of its DukeALERT emergency notification system to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are prepared for life-threatening events.
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。
These functional drills verify that various communication channels—including outdoor sirens, text messages, emails, and digital signage—are working correctly.
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。
The outdoor siren emits an "all hazards" tone, which, in a real situation, signals the need to immediately seek shelter.
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。
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.
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。
These exercises serve as a crucial educational opportunity, ensuring that everyone knows how to respond quickly and safely when it matters most.
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。
