In conjunction with the National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week and the Nebraska statewide tornado drill, UNO will conduct a test of the UNO Alert emergency notification system on Wednesday, March 26, at approximately 10 A.M. During this test, all faculty, staff, and students will receive a tornado warning test alert.

In planning for this event, individuals and departments should do the following:

• Log in to UNO Alert prior to the test to verify and update your contact information.

• Download the UNO Alert app.

• Know the Difference

  • Tornado Watch: Be alert – conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form.

  • Tornado WARNING: Take Cover – either a tornado has been sighted, or radar has detected rotation.

• Consult the Emergency Procedures Resources in your area to determine the closest severe weather safe area in your area.

• Use the drill to practice how to respond in a “real world” event and, afterward, identify opportunities to improve the plan. While you are not required to go to a severe weather safe area, use the opportunity to identify (and find) the location you would have used.

This drill serves as a critical reminder to be prepared for severe weather. Taking a few minutes to plan ahead could make all the difference in a real emergency.

After the drill, please take a moment to complete a short evaluation survey.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Emergency Management at emergencymgmt@unomaha.edu.