{
  "id": "2024-04-05-lehigh-university-earthquake-information",
  "slug": "lehigh-university-earthquake-information-2024-04-05",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Lehigh University",
    "shortName": "Lehigh",
    "state": "PA",
    "type": "private-r2",
    "alertSystemName": "HawkWatch",
    "enrollment": 7500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-04-05",
    "type": "winter-storm",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "Earthquake Information",
    "headlinePublic": "Earthquake Information",
    "summary": "Lehigh University Police [issued a HawkWatch notification](https://lehigh.apparmor.com/Notifications/CAP/?id=143143&t=271833916). Full text is preserved from the official AppArmor CAP alert page.",
    "outcome": "See official HawkWatch alert for operational status."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "multi-channel",
      "verbatimText": "Safety Bulletin: Earthquake Information\n\nA magnitude 4.8 earthquake has been reported with an epicenter near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, resulting in buildings shaking on campus (According to The United States Geological Survey: ~4.3 miles north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey). \n\nWe understand the concern and uncertainty that this may cause on campus. We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep everyone updated with any new information as it becomes available. Facilities is checking campus for damage. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow any guidelines issued by local authorities or Campus Safety. \n\nIf you suspect or are concerned about damage, contact the Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD)/Campus Safety at 610-758-4200 or Facilities at 610-758-3940. \n\nInformation about what to do after an earthquake from Ready.gov includes:\n-Expect potential aftershocks.\n-Aftershocks can cause building damage and falling debris.\n-Earthquakes can damage gas lines, so don't use lighters or matches.\n-Drive carefully and plan alternative routes.\n\nPlease exercise caution as you move across campus and report any downed trees or power lines. \n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAppArmor\n\r\nA Rave Mobile Safety Company\n\r\nCopyright © 2026, All Rights Reserved.\n\r\nTerms of Use | Privacy Policy",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://lehigh.apparmor.com/Notifications/CAP/?id=143143&t=271833916",
      "sourceDescription": "Lehigh HawkWatch AppArmor CAP notification",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official lehigh.apparmor.com HawkWatch CAP page.",
        "incident.date from Alert sent timestamp on CAP page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1367,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Friday, April 5, 2024 11:00:18 AM"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Lehigh University HawkWatch notification series via AppArmor CAP archive.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official HawkWatch CAP page preserves the Event and Description of the campus notification."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Safety Bulletin: Earthquake Information",
      "url": "https://lehigh.apparmor.com/Notifications/CAP/?id=143143&t=271833916",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "lehigh",
    "hawkwatch",
    "winter-storm"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}