Bentley University Begins Testing of New Emergency Siren System Friday

WALTHAM, MA – Bentley University installed a new siren system on campus over the winter to notify the school community in the event of a serious emergency.

The sirens sound an alarm, followed by a voice message with safety instructions to provide immediate information to Bentley students, faculty and staff, as well as nearby residents and community members, visitors, vendors and external organizations who rent space on campus.

The school has scheduled two dates for sound calibration and a campus-wide test. Those who live in the neighborhood will hear the siren, so here is what you can expect:

Friday, March 10

Sound calibration testing will occur throughout the day. Sirens will sound intermittently from each location on campus and include a siren tone and voice message saying, "This is a test." Testing should be completed by approximately 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15

At 2 p.m., a 2-3-minute test will take place. This is required by law once a year.

Those who live on or near campus who have a question about a possible actual emergency can check the following channels:

• www.bentley.edu (Bentley’s website home page, which in the event of an emergency will include a banner linking to the university’s Emergency Alert page)
• Bentley’s Emergency Alert web page
• Campus emergency phone line 781.891.2020

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