Emergency Notification System (ENS)

The Emergency Notification System (ENS) is designed to deliver critical and time sensitive warnings to members of our campus community and visitors in the event of a life threatening situation on campus in order to stay safe.

The ENS uses existing infrastructure on the UofR and College Avenue campuses, such as computer monitors and television screens, and also pushes messaging to the U of R Alertus app, and the University's Twitter Channel.

The ENS is not linked to the fire alarm system and will not activate when the fire alarm sounds.  Decisions to activate the ENS are made on the basis of each situation.

Find Out More

• how to download the Alertus app to your mobile device
• emergency messaging on notification beacons, UofR computers connected to the Novell system, and television monitors, and,
• how to connect your personal laptop or computer to the Emergency Notification System
  
  

	Alertus wall beacon Look for these beacons for emergency messaging. They are installed on walls in common areas, classrooms, dormitories, and other spaces on campus.
	Alertus App Look for the Alertus Recipient app on the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store. Download it to receive emergency notifications on your mobile device. Be sure to enable notifications for the app on your phone to receive messages. Type in “uralerts” (case sensitive) when asked to enter your organization code.