Alert Beacons
In the event of an emergency, UNTHSC staff will activate wall mounted Alert Beacons in prominent locations throughout the UNTHSC campus to complement the Red Alert system.
Purpose
The purpose of activating an Alert Beacon isto capture the attention of building occupants at a distance with flashing lights and sound in the event of an emergency posing a threat to life safety or property. Upon activation, the beacon displays a custom message about the nature of the emergency and how to respond.
Instruction
If you hear or see an Alert Beacon activate:
- Locate the closest beacon
- Read the custom message
- Follow the message instructions
Examples
The UNTHSC may activate the Alert Beacons
- Natural Hazards (tornados, winter weather)
- Technological Hazards (gas leak, fire)
- Human Caused Threats (campus violence, bomb threat)
Locations
Patient Care Center (PCC)
- Patient waiting area on each floor
Library
- On each level
Center for BioHealth (CBH)
- 100 – Radiology Associates
- 220 – Alcon Auditorium
Carl E. Everett Education and Administration (EAD)
- 108 – Luibel Hall
Medical Education and Training (MET)
- 124 – Auditorium
- 125 – Auditorium
Research and Education (RES)
- 100 – Everett Hall
- 114 – Beyer Hall
- Gross Anatomy Lab
This page was last modified on July 19, 2016