![[screenshot of the emergency notices on Queen's homepage]](/digital-engagement/sites/dg2www/files/uploaded_images/emergency-alerts-ed.jpg)
In emergency situations, a message may be posted to Queen's homesite and across 200+ other websites on the queensu.ca domain.
Messages originate from the Communications Group Leader in the Queen'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 Queen's WebPublish Basic Service and Custom Service automatically display notices posted through Queen's website emergency messaging system.
Developers of websites created through the WebPublish Advanced service should add the emergency messaging feed. For help, contact the Digital Strategy 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 Digital Strategy Team.
Emergency management at Queen'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 Queen's are overseen by Queen's Emergency Management Group (QEMG).