The siren will sound a wail tone for 15 seconds followed by the message: “This is a test of the college emergency warning system. This is only a test.” We may repeat this sequence a couple of times if necessary.

Click this icon above to hear the flash version (click twice to start)

Listen to the MP3 sample of the alert here

Text Messages, Computer Alerts, Voice Messaging

Yavapai College will also test other avenues of emergency notification around the same time period of the siren test such as text messaging, computer alerts and voice messaging. This event is part of Yavapai College’s continuing efforts regarding emergency response planning.

FAQ

How loud is the siren?The best way to answer that question is by location.

• At the siren: Almost as loud as a power saw at 3’
• Roof of Building 3 or Building I: Train Whistle at 500’
• Roof of Welcome Center or Building E: City traffic (inside car)

Will this damage my hearing?

No. That being said, you do not want to stand right next to a live siren for a long period of time just like any other loud noise. If you are uncomfortable with the noise level in your area, please cover your ears with your hands during the test.

Employee's tasked with observing the test or in the immediate area will have access to hearing protection.

What other methods of communication are we testing?

We are also going to test our alertYC system which consists of text messaging, voice messaging for classrooms, email messages, and computer alert messages. Faculty and staff may receive redundant messages in their email. alertYC subscribers (students, faculty, and staff) will receive messages if they are subscribed to the Prescott or Verde emergency groups. Each test will be treated separately so if you are subscribed to both you should receive both notices. If you have not yet signed up for AlertYC please do so

What am I supposed to do when the test is going on?

Just observe. This test is not intended to be a drill. The College is continuing to work on its emergency response plan, and drills are coming in the near future.