http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doctype/1364/17261/ http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/340018/ http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/340018/ North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has installed a new Emergency Siren, which is part of the university’s crisis communication plan and emergency notification system. It targets people outdoors who may not have access to other Eagle Alert notification methods such as email, text messages or the emergency web site. NCCU will conduct its first test of the system on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. When the system is activated, you will hear a siren tone, followed by a voice message announcing, “This is a test of the NCCU Emergency Alert System. This is only a test.” When the test is complete, you will hear a second siren and an announcement signaling “All-clear. Resume normal activities.” The University Police will activate the system periodically for testing and to alert the campus community about immediate life-threatening emergencies such as an armed and dangerous person on campus, a major chemical or biological hazard, or a tornado sighting. The sirens are strategically placed and mounted on three, 40-foot-tall galvanized poles. They are located at the north side of Benjamin Ruffin Residence Hall near the corner of Lawson and Concord Streets; the south side of Alfonso Elder Student Union on Nelson Street by the loading dock driveway; and east of the track by New Residence II and the Leroy T. Walker Complex. ]]> Press Releases University of North Carolina 2009-10-05T21:44:57Z http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/328193/ http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/328193/ The H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as swine flu) was first detected in the United States in April 2009. It is now the predominant strain of flu in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Approximately of 98% of all specimens being tested, are positive for the H1N1 virus. H1N1 is a novel influenza virus, which is spread the same way as seasonal flu-primarily person-to-person contact through coughing and sneezing by people with influenza. It can also be spread by touching objects where flu viruses are (like door knobs) and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. At NCCU, the health of the campus community is a priority. We are committed to providing up to date information on H1N1 and we need your help to spread the word about how to stay healthy this school year. ]]> Press Releases University of North Carolina 2009-09-03T18:56:00Z http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/328187/ http://www.nccu-campus.info/go/doc/1364/328187/ At least one confirmed case and several other suspected cases of Influenza A have been reported among high school youth participating in the Renaissance Upward Bound Camp on North Carolina Central University’s campus this week. According to the Durham County Health Department, most cases of influenza-like illness occurring in our community are now likely to be from the H1N1 virus. The Upward Bound campers all reside in Edgecombe and Durham counties. As of Thursday, July 16, all camp participants had returned to their respective homes and the camp has been cancelled for the remainder of the scheduled session. NCCU officials have taken steps to inform the campus community as well as other groups who were known to have visited the campus in recent weeks. Letitia Hazel, M.D., NCCU’s medical director, says, “We are working closely with the local health department and all summer programs on our campus and will take every precaution to ensure that our camps and academic programs are safe for participants.” The Centers for Disease Control advises that persons displaying flu-like symptoms remain at home for seven days after symptoms begin or for 24 hours after symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. There are no vaccines currently available to prevent the H1N1 flu, but the CDC encourages persons to take the following precautions to help safeguard against the illness: * Report any symptoms of influenza-like illness to your health care provider. * Wash hands often with soap and water or use alcohol based hand sanitizers * Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and throw the tissue away after use. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into a shirt sleeve. * Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth if hands have not been washed. * Avoid close contact with sick individuals. * Do not share food or drink with other people. The University will continue to work closely with the Durham County Health Department and other related agencies to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as appropriate. For more information go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or view the H1N1Fact Sheet. ]]> Press Releases University of North Carolina 2009-07-17T18:49:12Z