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University upgrades rapid notification system

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On Nov. 1, the University of Toronto launched a new version of its rapid notification system UTAlert, which provides campus-wide updates such as safety messages, notices of building evacuations and snow closures. To ensure you receive alerts on the new system, visit the UTAlert webpage on or after Nov. 1 to manage your subscription.

鈥淭he UTAlert upgrade will allow us to share important information with our tri-campus community more quickly and effectively,鈥 said Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & Culture. 鈥淲e need everyone鈥檚 assistance in making this transition as seamless as possible.鈥

The upgrade is part of the University鈥檚 larger strategy to continuously reassess and improve the university鈥檚 procedures, resources and tools. As Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students notes, identifying the right tool for the right task is essential in an emergency or emerging situation.

鈥淲e鈥檙e all very connected to our phones,鈥 Welsh says. 鈥淎 text is often the best and fastest way to reach someone.鈥

Community members are also encouraged to download UTAlert鈥檚 Alertable app, also available on the UTAlert webpage, which provides useful emergency information, including advanced tools such as hazard notifications and location-specific details.

A range of safety resources

In addition to UTAlert, 老司机直播 has a comprehensive to keep the community safe. These include the with functions such as live chat with the , TravelSafer for monitoring routes on campus and Mobile Bluelight, which sends on-campus locations to the Campus Safety team.

In addition to these tools, the university鈥檚 Campus Safety team operates 24/7 to maintain a safe and secure environment. 鈥淥ur team is available around the clock to respond to emergencies and assist anyone,鈥 says Ron Saporta, Acting Vice-President, Operations. 鈥淲e're here to help, no matter the time or reason.鈥

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