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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 Minerva, go to “Personal Menu”, “Mobile Device” then enter your phone number and “submit”.
    • 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, visit the IT page about the McGill's Emergency Notification System.
     

Desktop Notifications

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

Alertus installation instructions and information:

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
     

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.
     

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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