There are two siren warning systems on the Clemson campus. Regardless of which sirens you hear, you should:
- Stop what you are doing.
- Evaluate your surroundings and seek information about the nature of the warning.
- Be prepared to take immediate self-protective action, which may include seeking appropriate shelter or remaining where you are.
Clemson University tone and voice sirens
Sirens are located at Memorial Stadium, Byrnes Hall and the band practice field on Perimeter Road. These sirens are intended to warn people outside campus buildings of impending severe weather and other emergencies. They may not be heard throughout campus or inside buildings.
In an emergency the sirens will sound a tone and a brief voice message announcing the nature of the emergency.
Sirens may be sounded for a number of emergencies, including:
- Tornado warnings
- Lightning warnings
- Other natural disasters
- Gunman or other threat
Oconee Nuclear Station warning sirens
Sirens serve a 10-mile zone around the station north of Seneca. These sirens, located at various locations on campus and throughout the Clemson/Seneca communities, are used to notify citizens of a variety of events that may occur at the plant.
When they are activated do not attempt to immediately evacuate the area. Check www.clemson.edu/cusafety, local media or other information sources for details before taking action.
For more information on what to do in a nuclear emergency, go to Duke Energy's emergency preparedness page.
Siren tests
Both the campus and nuclear siren systems are tested during the first month of each calendar quarter (January, April, July and October) for a single three-minute period. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would sound continuously.
Tests will be announced in advance at www.clemson.edu.