UNC to test sirens Tuesday

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will test its emergency sirens on Tuesday between noon and 1 p.m.

Posted 1/26/2010, 3:29:31 PM Updated 6/17/2014, 6:53:59 PM

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will test its emergency sirens on Tuesday between noon and 1 p.m.

People outdoors on or near the campus may hear an alert tone followed by a public address message. After the test, and "all clear" message will be broadcast.

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The Alert Carolina system includes the sirens, which are designated for use in emergency situations such as an armed and dangerous person on or near campus, a major chemical spill or hazard, or a tornado sighting.

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