TTU To Conduct Emergency Siren Test on Thursday - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

A loud shrill sound will resonate from the Texas Tech campus Thursday. Officials say - "It is only a test."

Texas Tech Police, and environmental, health, and safety officials conduct the test each year just before severe weather season. The sirens are used to warn people to seek shelter in times of emergency.

Making a Kit for an Emergency Situation When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.