Stanford University to hold annual AlertSU System Test Oct. 12

Published on October 09, 2023

Thursday, Oct. 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus emergency alert system (AlertSU). In addition to alert messages sent via text and email to the Stanford community, the outdoor warning system will be activated. If you are outside and near campus, expect to hear an audible tone for approximately 30 seconds, followed by a verbal message from each of the seven sirens at various campus locations. The sirens will be audible throughout campus and may also be heard in parts of Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Los Altos. 

The alert message will also post to the university emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app.

Members of the public can receive Stanford emergency alerts by downloading the Stanford mobile app and enabling push notifications.