Emergency Lockdown

Initiate site-wide lockdown with a single click

Overview

The Emergency Lockdown feature allows property managers to quickly secure their entire property with a single action. This guide explains how to activate, monitor, and release an emergency lockdown using Alloy Access.

How to Activate Emergency Lockdown

1. Locate the "EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN" button in the top-right corner of any page in Alloy Access

2. Click the "EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN" button to initiate the process

3. Review the confirmation dialog that appears: "Are you sure you want to activate an emergency lockdown?"

4. Click "ACTIVATE" to confirm and initiate the lockdown

5. Wait for the success confirmation message: "Lockdown action successful"

During Active Lockdown

When a lockdown is active, you'll notice several visual indicators:

1. The top banner turns red with the message "Emergency Lockdown has been initiated"

2. The "EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN" button changes to "LOCKED DOWN" in red

3. A counter appears showing any unsecured doors (e.g., "1 Door Unsecured")

4. The "RELEASE LOCKDOWN" button becomes available in the red banner

Monitoring Lockdown Status

1. Check the health dashboard for any doors failing to achieve lockdown status

2. Monitor the counter in the header showing any unsecured doors

Releasing the Lockdown

1. Verify that it's safe to release the lockdown

2. Click the "RELEASE LOCKDOWN" button in the red banner

3. Confirm the release action in the dialog that appears

4. Wait for confirmation that the release was successful

5. Verify that doors return to their scheduled modes

Important Notes

• All credential access is automatically suspended during lockdown

• Emergency egress remains functional for life safety compliance

• All lockdown actions are logged with user information and timestamps

• Sites under lockdown are clearly marked in the sites list for portfolio-wide visibility

Remember: The Emergency Lockdown feature should only be used in genuine emergency situations requiring immediate site-wide security measures.

If you have any questions about how emergency lockdown works or requests for new features, please reach out to Alloy Access Support.