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  2. Emergency Messaging on Ģý's Websites

Emergency Messaging on Ģý's Websites

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An example of the queensu.ca homepage showing all possible categories of emergency messaging at once

In emergency situations, a message may be posted to Ģý's homesite and across 200+ other websites on the queensu.ca domain.

Messages originate from the Communications Group Leader in the Ģý's Emergency Management Group. This leader is responsible for liaising with the members of the Emergency Communications Team. The team then prepares messaging for communications to relevant stakeholder groups.

There are three categories for messaging through the system: emergency, warning, and notice/all clear.

How to include emergency messages

WebPublish sites

All sites built through the Ģý's WebPublish Basic Service and Custom Service automatically display notices posted through Ģý's website emergency messaging system.

Developers of websites created through the WebPublish Advanced service should add the emergency messaging feed. For help, contact the Brand and Marketing team in University Relations.

Other platforms

Developers of websites built on other platforms (i.e., not WebPublish) can include emergency messaging by adding the Utility Bar script in their sites.

Developer Support

For questions or assistance in adding emergency messaging to your site, contact Matthew Fair directly, or email the Brand and Marketing team in University Relations.

Emergency management at Ģý's

“Emergency communications” refers to information communicated broadly to the public, media, and through other partners and stakeholders during an event that has the potential to cause harmful to members of our community. It includes providing timely and consistent information, alerts, and warnings through various platforms, depending on the nature of an emergency.

Emergency situations at Ģý's are overseen by Ģý's Emergency Management Group (QEMG).