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Penn State Hershey plans emergency preparedness exercise Nov. 26

11/21/13

The campus of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise in its main building from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 26. The exercise is not expected to affect normal operations of the Medical Center, College of Medicine or related Penn State Hershey facilities.

Campus community urged to stay informed during weather emergencies

10/23/13

When severe weather strikes Penn State's University Park campus, individuals can stay informed of delays and cancellations by using Penn State's PSUTXT system, Facebook page and news website. Local television and radio stations also will inform the public.

Penn State to test PSUTXT system as part of routine emergency exercise

8/29/13

Penn State Emergency Management will conduct a University-wide test of the PSUTXT emergency notification system on Thursday, Sept. 5, as part of a routine emergency exercise. The PSUTXT system is designed to alert campus communities across the Commonwealth in the event of an emergency or situation that may impact the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, using text messaging, email and social media platforms. To register for the service, visit http://psutxt.psu.edu/.

To participate in a short survey designed to help the University improve the PSUTXT system, visit http://goo.gl/tIv1Ce. To learn more about emergency response procedures at Penn State, including links to information that will help you to prepare an emergency plan for your building or work unit, visit http://goo.gl/ozCBal.

PSUTXT causes alarm, officials offer apology, support and insight

4/26/13

On April 17, the University issued a text alert indicating that police were searching for a black male who had made an indirect threat in the HUB. That message followed reports from students, who said that threatening statements had been heard suggesting that this unidentified black male and his companion might take action to harm people.

McAllister Building water line break causes building shutdown

1/24/13

Shortly after the lunch hour, a water line collapsed in the first floor of McAllister Building, located in central campus on Pollock Road. Because of significant damage to the first floor and necessary shutdown of electricity, the building has been evacuated and will be closed until further notice.

The building is not expected to reopen until Friday morning (Jan. 25) at the earliest.

Individuals with classes and other scheduled activities in McAllister Building should check with their instructors or group leaders for an alternate location. The building manager is sending emails to affected faculty and staff; those individuals should check their email accounts for updated information.

Penn State community encouraged to subscribe to PSUTXT

12/14/12

Penn State Beaver faculty, staff, students and their families are encouraged to subscribe for free to PSUTXT, a service designed to alert the Penn State community via text messages to cellphones when situations arise on campus that affect the ability of the campus to function normally. Subscribers also can elect to have alerts sent to an email address. To subscribe, visit http://live.psu.edu/psutxt.

Penn State, Centre Region to participate in joint emergency exercise

10/3/12

Penn State and the Centre Region Office of Emergency Management will conduct a joint emergency operations exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The exercise will test the readiness of regional and University emergency operations staff to respond should a major disaster occur.

"If a large-scale emergency such as a weather event were to take place, collaboration and sharing of resources among Penn State and our partners in the Centre Region would be critical -- not only in the immediate aftermath, but in the hours and days afterward," said Brian Bittner, director of emergency management at Penn State. "This drill will serve as another opportunity for us to fine-tune our plans and our systems. Having strong, joint procedures in place now will help us to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency."

PSUTXT test planned at Penn State Hershey

9/20/12

Penn State Hershey Medical Center plans to test the PSUTXT text-messaging system on Friday, Sept. 21, to help ensure its functionality in a true emergency. This test will be sent only to those who have valid PSUTXT accounts and have elected to receive "Hershey Alerts."

Students, families and employees should register for PSUTXT

9/14/12

Penn State Beaver students, their families, faculty and staff are urged to register for PSUTXT, a service designed to alert the Penn State community via text message to cell phones when situations arise on campus that affect the ability of the campus to function normally. Subscribers also can elect to have alerts sent to an e-mail address. To subscribe, visit http://live.psu.edu/psutxt.

All-clear: Suspicious package near stadium was not dangerous

9/10/12

Penn State University Police have issued an all-clear after briefly closing a portion of Porter Road adjacent to Beaver Stadium while they investigated a suspicious package. Police cleared the parcel, which turned out to be a legitimate package for delivery. It did not contain any hazardous materials.

Police investigating suspicious package; portion of Porter Road closed

9/10/12

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State University Police and the University's Hazardous Materials Response Team are investigating a suspicious package at Beaver Stadium on the University Park campus. As a precaution, police have closed Porter Road, from Curtin Road to Park Avenue. All members of the community should avoid the area while authorities investigate. An all-clear will be issued when the situation has been resolved; for updates, visit http://live.psu.edu/.

Stay on top of campus alerts with PSUTXT

6/15/12

Students, faculty, staff, parents and the public are invited to register for PSUTXT, a service that alerts subscribers via text messages to cell phones when situations arise on campus that affect the ability of the campus to function normally, on schedule, and/or conduct business as usual. In addition, subscribers can elect to have alerts sent to an email address.

To subscribe or learn more about PSUTXT, visit http://live.psu.edu/psutxt online. For more information, contact the Beaver campus Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

Masked suspect claims to have weapon, robs local store

2/21/12

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- State College Police report an armed robbery at 129 Locust Lane near the University Park campus. The description of the suspect has been updated and the location has now been verified by police.

Emergency closes portion of Shortlidge Road

12/16/11

Penn State Police have closed Shortlidge Road between Curtin Road and just south of the Smeal Business Building at Park Avenue on the University Park campus. Everyone is urged to avoid the area. The road will remain closed through 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. The closure is due to a leak in a low-pressure steam line. It is unknown how long the road will be closed.

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Be ready when inclement weather strikes

12/12/11

In years past, weather events caused a delay in the start of activities and classes at University Park campus. When a delay is announced at University Park, employees who perform nonessential services are to report at the announced time. Classes and activities that begin before the announced time are canceled. Inclement weather is likely any time now through March. When it does strike, the Penn State community should check WPSU-FM and Penn State Live -- the official sources for weather-related delay or cancellation advisories at Penn State's University Park campus. In addition, advisories will be sent directly to cell phones via PSUTXT.

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