Alarm Systems and Sounds

Nashville State has a series of alarms that consist of a verbal warning depending on the announcement situation.

Lock Down of Building
In the event of a lock down situation, the following message will be heard: “May I have your attention please! A lock down emergency has been issued for campus. Please remain in your classroom or office areas. If you are not presently in a office or classroom please proceed to the nearest one immediately. You will be notified when areas are clear.”

Go to Safe Area (Weather)
In the event of a safe-area situation (i.e., tornado), the following message will be heard: “May I have your attention please! The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for our area. Please proceed to assigned safe areas.”

Evacuate Building
In the event of an evacuation situation, the following message will be heard: “May I have your attention please! An emergency has been reported in the building. While this is being verified, please leave the building and report to the designated assembly area.”

All Clear (return to normal)
The all-clear signal will be announced as follows: “May I have your attention please! The building emergency has ended. An all clear has been given. Please resume normal activities.”