Digital alerting in hazardous situations
The emergency push system (EPS) allows you to inform students and employees in dangerous situations via push notification. Digitize Your Emergency Communication Now!
Reliable crisis communication.
The EPS can be natively integrated into existing campus apps, does not require an additional app and can be used decentrally by various organizational units (e.g. crisis team, IT or building management).
The system offers universities
- Higher reaction speed in the event of a crisis
- Reliable coverage in the event of evacuations or disruptions
- Relief for traditional communication channels (e.g. mail server)
- Cost efficiency thanks to existing app infrastructure
For students and staff:
- Transparency & orientation in uncertain situations
- Barrier-free access in the preferred language
- Sense of security through direct communication with the university
Digital alerting via push notification
In principle, alerts should be disseminated in as many ways as possible in order to reach a large proportion of students and employees. UniNow has integrated an emergency function that can be used immediately in the event of various emergencies. This allows you to alert and inform students and employees quickly and efficiently directly through the app via push notification.
Examples of use in the university context
Universally deployable during emergencies, disruptions or security incidents.
Fire alarm in buildings
In case of fire, every second counts: EPS instantly alerts everyone inside the affected building.
Weather-related hazards
During storms, icy conditions or floods, EPS delivers timely warnings and guidance for safe action.
Evacuations
Whether amok run, fire, gas leak or bomb threat – EPS enables structured evacuations with clear instructions.
System outages
When email, LMS or campus network go down, Use EPS as an independent communication channel.
Closures & malfunctions
Blocked access, faulty elevators or technical issues? EPS directs users to alternatives instantly.
Health & hygiene alerts
From water contamination to air quality alerts – EPS ensures health-critical info reaches everyone.
Advantages of the emergency function
Even faster information about hazardous situations. The advantages at a glance:
Fast & Uncomplicated
- Inform students quickly and easily at the touch of a button in an emergency.
Multilingualism
- The emergency push notification is available in multiple languages and is therefore understandable for international users.
Location independence
- Push notifications are directed to all university user:s and are delivered to all university locations.
Accessibility
- The colors and contrasts of the UniNow app are WCAG 2.1 compliant. In addition, the push message can be read aloud via the operating system's operating aid.
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