CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will hold "active threat" exercises on Thursday, April 20.
These exercises are to assess and improve SIU's response to emergencies.Â
SIU Emergency Operations Center conducts exercises each year based on a simulated scenario.
SIU ALERT: SIU will hold active threat training exercises on morning of April 20 to assess the university's response to emergencies. This is a test message.
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Students, faculty, staff and family have been alerted on the upcoming exercises, communicating with them through newsletters, emails, posters and conversations.
However, any students experiencing distress may call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 618-453-5371. Also, the is also available for faculty and staff.