Emergency Notification System (ENS)
West Phoenix High School Emergency Alerts are issued in the event of an emergency that affects, or has the potential to affect, the safety of people and property.
West Phoenix High School Emergency Communications
At West Phoenix, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff is of primary importance. It is our hope that you will familiarize yourself with the emergency notification systems. In the event of an emergency, we will use these systems to communicate instructions and other vital information during a crisis situation.
West Phoenix has created a multi-modal crisis communications plan in an effort to maximize communication efforts during an emergency. In addition to the systems listed below (Emergency Alerts), West Phoenix may also message through the web page, text alerts, and e-mails to communicate with students and their families, as well as faculty and staff, in the event of an emergency.
What is the ENS Emergency Alert System?
ENS Emergency Alert is the emergency notification system that will help ensure rapid and reliable mass communication to students, faculty, and staff at West Phoenix High School. The ENS Alert system is designed to communicate with cell phones (text messages) and e-mail systems, should a crisis or emergency situation occur at West Phoenix High School.
How does the ENS Alert notification system work?
During an urgent situation, the ENS Alert system will begin cycling through the points of contact listed in our database to deliver the alert. The order of contact is as follows:
• Text message (SMS) to mobile device
• E-mail to listed email address
When will I receive an alert message?
With the exception of periodic tests, you will receive a message ONLY when a situation arises that disrupts normal campus operations and that may place students, faculty, staff, or visitors at risk. A school lock-down, evacuation, or necessary school closure are a few examples of emergency notification messages. The school will send out a OC Alert notification message only after carefully assessing a situation and determining that it is serious enough to warrant universal notification.
What should I do when I receive a ENS Alert?
There are three things you should do when you receive a ENS Alert notification message:
1. Read the message - don't ignore it!
2. Alert other people. During classes, professors and other students may have their cell phones turned off. If you're in a classroom, please advise the professor so that he or she may assist you in taking appropriate action. If you're at work, let your co-workers know about the alert. It's very important to help spread word of the emergency notification.
3. Follow the instructions given with the message. The instructions will be direct and specific to the particular situation. Be sure to follow them carefully. If the situation requires it, additional messages will be transmitted to update you.
