OU ALERT: Emergency management training exercise in progress

This is a TEST of the emergency notification system at Oakland University. In the event of an actual campus emergency, an article like this one would provide updates on the situation. Please note, THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

This test is part of a full-scale emergency management TRAINING EXERCISE now taking place in the general area of Wilson Boulevard and Meadow Brook Road. This morning, you may see responding police, fire and emergency medical service agencies SIMULATING an emergency response on campus. Please note, this is a TRAINING EXERCISE ONLY and not an actual emergency. Some partial road closures may be in effect.

The OUPD and numerous other local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency preparedness agencies have been planning this event for more than a year. Supported by a U.S. Department of Education grant, it will involve:

• Rochester Police and Fire Departments
• Auburn Hills Police and Fire Departments
• Rochester Hills Fire Department
• Oakland County Sheriff
• Oakland County Homeland Security Division
• Michigan State Police
• FBI
• ATF
• OU student, staff and faculty participants

This type of training is invaluable in helping OU enhance our overall emergency preparedness initiatives. Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing commitment to campus safety.