Campus Siren
Our emergency public access system.
As part of our emergency preparedness initiative, Herkimer College installed a siren warning system. To learn more, check out the frequently asked questions below:
Our emergency public access system.
As part of our emergency preparedness initiative, Herkimer College installed a siren warning system. To learn more, check out the frequently asked questions below:
During an emergency situation, communication is very important. Herkimer College uses several ways to communicate with students, faculty, and staff; including email, NY-Alert, website, and an emergency siren located on the top of the Physical Education Building.
The siren sounds similar to a fire station siren and has the ability to be used in combination as a public address system as well. When activated, the siren will always sound prior to any PA message being delivered.
The siren should be heard outside any place on campus.
Each semester, Campus Safety will test the siren system to make sure it is functioning properly and also so that our campus community can hear the tones of the siren. Everyone will be clearly advised in advance of the siren testing date and time.