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What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Thursday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m.                                             

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Tuesday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.                                             

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Wednesday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m.                                             

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:

What is happening? Updated versions of the WatSAFE Desktop Notification tool, for both Windows and Mac, are now available. 

What do users need to do? 

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Thursday, September 23 at 11:00 a.m.                

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Wednesday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m.                

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Tuesday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m.                                             

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:

What is happening? Updated versions of the WatSAFE Desktop Notification tool, for both Windows and Mac, are now available. 

What do users need to do? 

• If your machine is managed by IST, the new Windows client will be made available through SCCM.
• If your machine is not managed, please see the appropriate IST knowledge base article for steps on downloading and installing the new client:
  • Windows client
  • Mac client
• Moving forward, both the Windows and Mac clients will automatically update.

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.

When is this happening? Tuesday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m.                                             

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:

What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system. 

When is this happening? Tuesday, January 28 at 2:15 p.m.                                              

What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include: 

• Tweets to @UWaterloo and @WatSAFEapp 
• WatSAFE mobile app 
• The ‘WatSAFE Desktop Notification’ on-screen pop-up for desktops and laptops 
• Portal alerts and push notifications 

Messaging: The message displayed will read “TEST of the UW Emergency Notification System. During an actual emergency or threat you would receive instructions. No action is required.” More information regarding the emergency would be available at alert.uwaterloo.ca. 

Approximately 15 minutes after the test activation message is sent, a deactivation message will display, “The test of the UW Emergency Notification System is complete.” 

In the event of a real emergency during this test, please contact Police Services at 519-888-4911, or ext. 22222. 

Be sure to install the WatSAFE app on your device and WatSAFE Desktop Notification tool on your desktop/laptop to receive this test message, and more importantly, to stay informed of campus emergency situations. Visit the WatSAFE website for more details. 

Questions or concerns? Please contact the IST Service Desk, helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca or ext. 44357.