The crisis and emergency app EVALARM, which is used at Bielefeld University, can be used for the iOS and Android operating systems. The app is available free of charge in the App Store (Apple ) or Google Play Store under EVALARM.
Note: If you do not wish to use the Google Play Store, you can also download the latest APK here: https://cloud.evalarm.de/s/wwQc29zrqb9B8KB
Step 4: After successful registration you will receive a confirmation and an email (after approx. 15 minutes) with your login data and password.
Step 5: Call up EVALARM again and log in with your password and the customer account: unibi.hg. You are now registered and the app is ready for use.
To receive updates and new versions of EVALARM automatically, we recommend installing it via the app store.
Overview of the functions
Once you have installed the crisis and emergency app, you can receive warnings about certain hazardous situations that occur on the university campus. You will receive a push-up notification on your smartphone as soon as the warning is announced.
The warnings are only received within a 1 km radius of the Bielefeld University campus (geofencing). As soon as you leave the campus grounds within a distance of 1 km, you will no longer receive any alerts.
In addition to the acoustic alarm (e.g. in the event of a fire), the app is to be regarded as an additional signalling channel.
Instructions that must be observed in the event of an incident are also issued with a warning message (e.g. use of certain escape routes, leaving buildings as a matter of principle). As soon as further information is available or the event has ended, updates and information on how to proceed is communicated (e.g. false alarm of the fire alarm system; building can be re-entered).
In the "Information" section, you will find advice and recommendations on how to prepare for certain events (e.g. fire incidents, accidents, amok or terrorist situations) and how to behave in a dangerous situation. Telephone numbers can be called directly from the documents. Simply tap on the telephone number given in the document and then confirm the extension.
The emergency number button connects you directly to Bielefeld University's Central Control Room by telephone (available 24 hours a day). The Central Control Room will then immediately initiate the necessary reporting chain (e.g. request for an ambulance, instruction within the building). The Central Control Room has an automatic call forwarding function to 112 if the Central Control Room cannot be reached due to extraordinary circumstances.
You can use the SOS button to send an SMS, which is also received by the Central Control Room. Please note: The emergency number and SOS button only works within a 1km radius of Bielefeld University. Outside this radius, the usual emergency number 112 or 110 must be dialled.