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Emergency Notification Systems

There are a number of ways that McGill community members can receive alerts about emergencies that may affect health or safety.*

Text Messages

Receive text messages on your mobile device by providing McGill with your mobile number.

Opt-In Instructions and information:

  • Log into , go to 鈥�Personal Menu鈥�, 鈥�Mobile Device鈥� then enter your phone number and 鈥�submit鈥�.
    • Please note: within 24 hours, you will receive text asking you to confirm your registration to the McGill's Emergency Notification System. You must reply to this confirmation request to complete the opt-in process.
  • Some mobile providers may charge clients for the reception of text messages.
  • There are two campus-wide tests per year.
  • For more information, .
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Desktop Notifications

Receive an alert notification on your computer through the Alertus software.

Alertus installation instructions and information:

  • McGill computers may have this software already installed.
  • To verify if you have the software, go to your 鈥淪tart鈥� menu and search for "Alertus Desktop".

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McGill Email

McGill emails are a reliable form of communication with current students, faculty and staff members. Take particular note of messages coming from senders including:

  • alert [at] mcgill.ca
  • mcgill.communications [at] mcgill.ca
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McGill App

Among its many offerings, the McGill App provides information on courses, events, and university resources, like Security.

  • Download the McGill app on the App Store/ Google Play Store.
  • Sign in with your McGill username.
  • To receive notifications, you must allow them from within the operating system of your phone.
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Security Contact Reminder

Security Services offer 24/7 assistance to all members of the McGill community.

  • For potential emergencies or prevention: call Security at 514-398-3000 (downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald).
  • For emergencies: call 9-1-1. If possible, also call Security at the appropriate number above.
  • For less urgent situations: email campus.security [at] mcgill.ca (downtown) or macdonald.security [at] mcgill.ca (Macdonald).

*Disclaimers

  • McGill University cannot guarantee that you will receive all health and safety alerts.
  • Because some emergencies may require limited communication, community members are encouraged to check all possible sources of information during an incident.
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