Emergency Alert Workflow for Schools – Notify Parents & Staff Instantly

This n8n workflow ensures instant notifications to parents and staff during school emergencies. It processes incoming alerts via webhooks, filters active emergencies, and sends notifications through email and Slack.

Key Features

• Instant Alerts: Triggers notifications immediately upon detecting emergencies.
• Multi-Channel: Sends alerts via email and Slack for broad reach.
• Automated Filtering: Identifies and processes only active emergency alerts.
• Reliable Delivery: Ensures notifications reach parents and staff swiftly.
• No Action Needed: Skips inactive alerts without further processing.

Workflow Process

1. Webhook Trigger: Receives POST requests with emergency data.
2. Filter Emergency Alerts: Checks and validates active emergency alerts.
3. Send Email Alert: Delivers email notifications to parents and staff.
4. Send Slack Alert: Posts real-time messages to a Slack channel.
5. No Action for Inactive: Ignores and stops for inactive alerts.

Setup Instructions

• Import Workflow: Load the workflow into n8n using the import feature.
• Configure Webhook: Set up a webhook URL to receive emergency data.
• Set Up Notifications: Add email (e.g., Gmail) and Slack credentials.
• Activate: Save and enable the workflow in n8n.
• Test: Simulate an alert to ensure notifications work.

Requirements

• n8n Instance: Hosted or cloud-based n8n environment.
• Webhook Source: System to send emergency data via POST.
• Email Service: SMTP setup for email alerts.
• Slack Integration: Configured Slack workspace for alerts.

Customization Options

• Add Channels: Include SMS or other platforms for alerts.
• Adjust Filters: Modify criteria for active alerts.
• Custom Messages: Tailor email/Slack content for clarity.