McGill University has built up a wide range of communications tools to help keep you safe in an emergency. On Oct. 22, we’ll be testing McGill’s emergency notification tools. Read the information below to find out how these tests may affect you.
The following systems will be tested:
SMS text and voice messaging
10:30 a.m. (approx.): Test messages will be sent to cell phones of students, staff and faculty who’ve signed up for this McGill | Attention! free messaging service. To ensure you can receive these messages, sign up now.
Pop-up messages on computer screens
10:30 a.m. (approx.): A pop-up test message will be sent to registered desktops and laptops across McGill’s campuses. To ensure you can receive this free service, install Alertus software on your computer.
Push Notification
10:30 a.m. (approx.): A push notification will be sent to cell phone users who have downloaded the McGill App. To ensure you can receive this free service, download McGill App.
Please note the previous app called SafeMcGill is no longer in service.
Mass Email Message
10:30 a.m. (approx.): An email message will be sent through McGill’s email messaging system which sends an email to all McGill Community members.
Facebook and Twitter posts
10:30 a.m. (approx.): A message will be posted to the McGill University Facebook page and McGill University Twitter Feed. To ensure you receive this message, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @McGillU
McGill.ca website announcements
We’ll be testing our emergency Web announcements at McGill.ca in four phases from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 8:30 p.m.- 8:35 p.m.; 8:35 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. (all times are approximate).
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