College to test mass notification system

08/21/2009

The State University of New York at New Paltz will issue an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on campus between 1 and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Members of the New Paltz community may hear a series of loud tones followed by a voice indicating that this is only a TEST of the college emergency notification system.

This system is only to be activated in accordance with the college’s Emergency Response Plan and at the discretion of select members of the campus’ Emergency Response Team.

Anyone who has questions or concerns should contact the Office of Public Affairs at (845) 257-3245.

For more information about the college’s emergency communications or response plan, visit the Emergency Management Web site at www.newpaltz.edu/emergency.

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The State University of New York at New Paltz was named "Hottest Small State School" in the 2008 Kaplan/Newsweek How To Get Into College Guide, which identifies America's 25 Hottest Schools. The guide features schools that all offer top academic programs and are making their mark in the competitive world of higher education.

New Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students located in the Mid-Hudson Valley between New York City and Albany. Degrees are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, which serve as a core for professional programs in the fine and performing arts, education, business and engineering.