Alertus
Alertus app
The Alertus App is our primary channel to inform students, faculty and staff of high- priority, active threats on campus that have the potential to affect their immediate safety (such as secure and hold or urgent evacuation).
In an emergency, we will communicate through as many channels as possible, including:
- Alertus App
- Alertus beacon
- Alertus desktop notification
- Lockdown External Audible Alarm (LEAA)
- Ontario Tech App (download on the App Store or Google Play Store)
- Social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)
- University-issued email
- Students (@ontariotechu.net)
- Faculty and staff (@ontariotechu.ca)
- Ontariotechu.ca – main page
- Digital signs throughout campus buildings
If you hear or see any notifications, respond immediately and follow the directions of Campus Security.
The Alertus Mobile App is available for all iPhone and Android mobile devices as a free app download. Setup is quick and easy. Alertus can be used by anyone from within or outside the campus community.
- 1. Download Alertus
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2. Install and register the app
When prompted, enter the campus organization code and PIN, plus a valid email address.
- Organization code: cirens
- PIN: 226116
See a summary of installation instructions.
For detailed instructions, download the installation guide for:
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3. Confirm your account
An email confirmation will be sent to your email account. Open the link in the email to verify your Alertus account.
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4. Confirm your password
The system may ask you to confirm a password. Enter the original PIN: 226116. Once the PIN is entered, you will be directed to the Alertus app home page to set up your notifications to properly receive alerts.
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5. Subscribe to the Campus Target Mobile Group
When prompted to subscribe to a group, select Campus Targeted Mobile Group an enter the original PIN: 226116.
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6. Recommended Alertus configurations
- Allow notifications
- Include banners and lock screen
- Banner style: Persistent
- Sounds: On
- Show previews: Always
Alertus beacon
In certain areas of campus where it is determined public address announcements are not sufficient (e.g. Library) or in labs and areas where a computer is not readily available, an Alertus beacon device may be installed on a wall.
When the beacon is activated, a lighting system will flash, a high-pitched alarm will sound, and messaging will appear in the text area.
When the system is activated:
- Follow the emergency guidelines.
- Listen for further directions from Campus Security.
Alertus desktop
In the event of an emergency on campus CIRENS may send a signal to network computers advising of the emergency.
When the system is activated:
- Follow the emergency guidelines.
- Listen for further directions from Campus Security.
Lockdown External Audible Alarm
Lockdown external audible alarm (LEAA) alerts anyone outdoors on campus of a lockdown situation within the campus buildings. Sample of how the LEAA sounds.
LEAA will only be activated to alert the community about an immediate, active threat and will only be audible outdoors on campus in areas such as the bus loop, parking lot, Charles Hall, etc.
When you hear the alarm:
- Attempt to flee the campus if you are in immediate danger.
- Avoid entering the buildings, unless safe to do so, and then immediately follow lockdown guidelines.