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This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System

City of Los Angeles Emergency Alert: The National Weather Service has forecast that a major storm will impact the City of Los Angeles beginning Tuesday, December 23rd through at least Saturday, December 27th.  The worst of the storm is anticipated on December 24th and 25th. Los Angeles will receive 3-6 inches of rain, with 6-12 inches possible in the mountains and foothills. There is a risk of thunderstorms and debris flow across recent burn scars, where evacuation warnings and orders are in place. Get ready for the storm and take extra precautions during the rain. Impacts in the area could include power outages, debris flows, rapidly rising water in streams and rivers, and flooding on roads and freeways.

The National Weather Service is providing updated weather information at https://www.weather.gov/lox/.

For more information from the City of Los Angeles, please visit https://Emergency.LACity.gov/Rain.

BruinALERT: *TEST* Please be aware that UCLA is testing the BruinWalk Outdoor Warning Speakers on Monday, December 15th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. There is no current emergency on the UCLA Westwood campus; this is only a test.

The audible tests will occur periodically as Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) tests the system. No actions are required; you may hear a warning tone followed by spoken instructions (“This is a test of the UCLA emergency notification system; this is only a test; please disregard; this is only a test”).

There is no current emergency on the UCLA Westwood campus; this is only a test. In the event an outdoor warning speaker or siren is actually needed in an emergency situation, the directions will be made clear on the announcement, as well as through several other mediums: in BruinALERT text messages and emails, on Bruins Safe Online, and through representatives on campus who will assist with whatever is required.

Please be aware that UCLA will be testing the BruinWalk Outdoor Warning Speakers on Monday, December 15th from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM.

The audible tests will occur periodically as Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) tests the system. No actions are required; you may hear a warning tone followed by spoken instructions (“This is a test of the UCLA emergency notification system; this is only a test; please disregard; this is only a test; No action required.”).

There is no current emergency on the UCLA Westwood campus; this is only a test. In the event an outdoor warning speaker or siren is actually needed in an emergency situation, the directions will be made clear on the announcement, as well as through several other mediums: in BruinALERT text messages and emails, on Bruins Safe Online, and through representatives on campus who will assist with whatever is required.

3:45 PM: Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) has resolved the majority of network issues, and most services are fully operational.

Two parking kiosks remain impacted, and access to the SEIS servers is still being restored. Technicians are actively working to bring these remaining systems back online.

DTS continues to monitor the network closely and will provide a final update on the UCLA System Status Page once all services have been confirmed restored.

For assistance or additional details, please contact the DTS Service Desk at (310) 267-HELP (4357) or help@it.ucla.edu.