NOTE: Beginning in October 2024, Regroup Mobile will be the sole emergency notification system at UWaterloo. WatSAFE will no longer function. We recommend everyone download the Regroup Mobile app.
What is happening? The Mac version of the new WatSAFE Desktop Notification tool (announced in August) is now available.
What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.
When is this happening? Thursday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m.
What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:
Tweets to @UWaterloo and @WatSAFEapp
WatSAFE mobile app
The ‘UW Emerge’ on-screen pop-up for desktops and laptops
What is happening? The University’s current emergency desktop notification tool, UW Emerge, will be replaced with a new tool called WatSAFE desktop notification.
Why is this happening? The existing desktop notification tool was developed by University employees several years ago, and while it has worked well in the past, IST no longer has the inhouse resources to modify and fully support the tool. Also, the new macOS no longer supports 32-bit applications, a change that prevents new users from downloading UW Emerge to their Mac machines.
What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.
When is this happening? Tuesday, May 21 at 10:45 a.m.
What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.
When is this happening? Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m.
What is the impact? Emergency communication channels being tested include:
Tweets to @UWaterloo and @WatSAFEapp
WatSAFE mobile app
The ‘UW Emerge’ on-screen pop-up for desktops and laptops
Skype for Business Instant Messages
What is happening? We will be testing the University’s campus-wide emergency communication system.
When is this happening? Monday, October 22 between 10:30 and 11:30 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 29 between 7:45 and 8:15 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, March 6 between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m.
Effective Monday, April 4 campus emergency alerts will no longer be sent via SMS (text messsage). Download the WatSAFE app to stay informed of campus safety and emergency situations.
Effective Monday, April 4, 2016, emergency alerts/notifications will no longer be sent to members of the campus community via SMS (text message) as these messages were becoming unreliable and were no longer received in a timely manner. Emergency messages will now be sent using the campus emergency notification app, WatSAFE. Downloading the app to your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device or tablet ensures you receive immediate access to Alert Notifications and Alert Statuses (situation updates), even when you’re on the go.