Scheduled PatriotALERT Test - Tuesday, Oct. 2

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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM UT TYLER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:   Dear Blog,   Next Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 10:50 a.m., UT Tyler will test the PatriotALERT Emergency Communications System. This once-per-semester full-scale test is required by the University's Emergency Operations Plan.    At that time, all students, faculty and staff will receive an e-mail, text message and phone call announcing a test of the system.  Additionally, UT Tyler's outdoor and indoor warning systems will be tested.   PatriotALERT is the primary way that the University will alert you of life-threatening situations and other emergencies on or near campus.  Therefore it is critical that your contact information, especially your cell phone number, is correct.   To find instructions for updating your contact information and to learn more about PatriotALERT, visit http://www.uttyler.edu/emergency/patriotalert/.   Thank you for your cooperation.   UT Tyler Emergency Management E-mail: patriotalert@uttyler.edu Twitter: @uttylerem

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Timely Warning Notification Agg Assault w Firearm

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of Texas at Tyler Police Department is issuing the following timely notification bulletin:   Shooting Overnight at Cambridge Apartments Parking lot 3088 Old Omen Road   The following press release was received on 9-25-12 from the Tyler Police Department:   "On this date Tyler Police were called to ETMC in reference to two subjects that had been shot. Officers arrived and located two males with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victims advised they had been at attending a Dice game at 3088 Old Omen road. The victims advised after the game they were sitting in their vehicle in the parking lot talking. They advised that an unknown black male wearing a black shirt approached their vehicle. They advised the black male pulled open the car door and began shooting them with a small handgun. They advised the suspect then fled on foot. The victims drove themselves to ETMC for treatment. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000".   Anyone with information may also contact the UT Tyler Police Department at (903) 566-7300.

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Update to Timely Warning Notificaiton

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Follow-Up to Timely Warning Issued on September 23, 2012:   In reference to the timely warning issued on 9-23-12 regarding the shooting, the incident has been investigated by the Tyler Police Department.  It has been determined that the incident did not originate in the UT Tyler area and is no longer an ongoing danger to the campus community.

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Timely Notification Aggravated Assault w/Firearm

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of Texas at Tyler Police Department is issuing the following timely notification bulletin:   On 9-23-12, a shooting occurred in the immediate area of the UT Tyler campus.  Initial information is that the victim was injured as a result of several rounds being fired at his or her vehicle by unknown offenders.  Offender vehicle descriptions include a white Chevrolet Impala and a gray SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe.  Apparently, the incident began on McDonald Road and continued onto Old Omen Road and then onto University Blvd where the victim was struck in the area of Lazy Creek Drive.   Initial report is that several spend shell casings have been recovered, some of those being .380 caliber and some from what appears to be an assault rifle.    There is no further information at this time.  Again, the offender vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Impala.   The Tyler Police Department is investigating this incident.  Anyone with information is asked to call (903) 531-1000.

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Parking Information Friday September 21

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Students:   The University's Veteran Resource Center's Grand Opening is set for Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.  There will be several guest speakers and other community members attending the ceremonies.  Due to this event, 30 parking spaces will be blocked off in the University Center parking lot (lot 3) early Friday morning.  The spaces will re-open after the event is over at 1:00 pm.   As a reminder, the university is still running the free shuttle from Rose Heights Church at 2120 Old Omen Road from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.  Although Friday parking is less difficult than other days, if you have trouble finding parking, please utilize the shuttle.

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Alert: Ltg Caution (southeast 15)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your caution area 14.6 miles to the southeast at 7:32 PM CDT.

Alert: Ltg Caution (southeast 13)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your caution area 12.8 miles to the southeast at 6:16 PM CDT.

Alert: Ltg Caution (north 8)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your caution area 8.4 miles to the north at 6:07 PM CDT.

Alert: Ltg Warning (southwest 7)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your warning area 6.7 miles to the southwest at 3:34 PM CDT.

Alert: Ltg Caution (south 13)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your caution area 12.7 miles to the south at 3:14 PM CDT.

Alert: Ltg Caution (southeast 14)

For UT Tyler Campus, lightning has occurred within your caution area 13.9 miles to the southeast at 7:08 PM CDT.