Why Use Safety Alerts?
Mass Notifications are essential for:
Communicating quickly during emergencies
Sending evacuation instructions
Distributing time-sensitive updates
Keeping users and visitors aware of hazards
How to Access Safety Alerts
1️⃣ Log in to the VMC web dashboard
2️⃣ Click the Safety Alerts icon in the bottom-left menu
3️⃣ Choose from:
Evacuation
Messages
Templates
Evacuation
The Evacuation section allows you to:
View or print a real-time list of people currently signed in
Filter people by group or location
Attach files like evacuation maps
Send urgent SMS and email alerts using customizable templates
To activate an evacuation:
1️⃣ Go to Safety Alerts > Evacuation
2️⃣ Select All Locations or a specific location where you can review the list of on-site individuals
3️⃣ Click Activate Emergency
4️⃣ Choose a template
5️⃣ You can choose to customize the message and select the groups to be notified before hitting Send
Messages
Use the Messages section to send standard or custom messages without triggering an evacuation.
1️⃣ Navigate to Safety Alerts > Messages
2️⃣ View previously sent messages
3️⃣ Send new messages to Users or Visitors
4️⃣ Add attachments if needed (e.g., documents, PDFs)
Templates
Save time and maintain consistency with message templates.
1️⃣ Go to Safety Alerts > Templates
2️⃣ Create templates for different events (e.g., fire drill, lockdown, weather alert)
3️⃣ Use templates when sending alerts from the Evacuation or Messages sections