Emergency Preparedness

The test of the Allegheny College Emergency Alert System has ended.

This is a TEST message of the Allegheny College Emergency Alert System. If there were a real emergency, a brief message would provide status information.

There continues to be utility/power failure for some areas of Meadville and Allegheny College. Penelec has been notified and are working to address the problem, but we have no clear timeline for restoration of services. We are working with students in the affected residences to ensure they have access to food, showers, and wifi in other areas of campus. Phone service, including cell service, on campus is unreliable due to the power outage. Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates. Contact Campus Safety in the event of an emergency: publicsafety@allegheny.edu or 814-332-3357.

Power has not been restored to North Village I, Allegheny Commons, and houses on North Main Street. We will notify the proper authorities to address this situation.

The power has been restored at Allegheny College campus. Resume normal operations/activities. Notify Public Safety at 814-332-3357 if you are experiencing any residual effects from the power outage.

There is a utility/power failure at Allegheny College and the surrounding area. The Meadville Fire Department and Penelec have been notified and are working to address the problem.
Remain calm. There is no immediate need for evacuation. All residential students are strongly encouraged to remain within your residence halls and keep windows closed. Students are reminded that candles (flames) are not permitted. Follow instructions from College officials or local authorities.
In the event of a power failure, Public Safety will monitor building access.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Contact Public Safety in the event of an emergency: 814-332-3357.

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