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Regroup Mobile

The University of Waterloo is making a significant change by retiring the WatSAFE emergency notification app and replacing it with a new, integrated Emergency Notification System (ENS) platform provided by the company Regroup Mobile.

Beginning October 1, 2024, Regroup Mobile will be the sole emergency notification system at UWaterloo.

Keeping our campus safe together – the new emergency notification app

Introducing Regroup Mobile

Ensuring campus safety is a collective responsibility. This page provides a detailed overview of how to protect yourself and your campus community. The first step in safeguarding our community is to download the Regroup Mobile app.

Regroup Mobile is an advanced emergency notification system designed to deliver fast, accurate, and consistent messages across multiple communication channels including text/SMS, voice calls, emails, mobile app push notifications, social media and desktop alerts. It ensures comprehensive coverage and rapid dissemination of critical information, maximizing the reach and efficiency of emergency communications. The system meets all security and privacy standards, making it a reliable solution for safeguarding campus communities.

Explore this website for more information on how to report dangerous situations, learn about campus security, and discover resources available to ensure your safety and security.

Download Regroup Mobile today

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

New Emergency Notification System

We are excited to announce an important change to the University of Waterloo’s Emergency Notification System (ENS). On October 1, 2024, we will retire the WatSAFE app and replace it with the Regroup Mobile app. This change is part of a new, integrated ENS which will be fully implemented by October 1, 2024. 

Making campus safer is a duty we all share, and you can contribute by downloading the Regroup Mobile app to your phone now. Please keep the WatSAFE app on your phone until October 1, 2024 if you already have it installed. 

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

When is this happening? June 4, at 2:15 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? May 7, at 10:15 a.m.                                          

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