Handling emergency maintenance
Emergencies like burst pipes, gas leaks, or heating failures require immediate action. ScoutzOS helps you respond faster.
Emergency classification
When tenants submit a request and select "Emergency" priority, ScoutzOS:
- Sends you an immediate push notification and SMS
- Places the request at the top of your queue with a red alert badge
- Optionally auto-assigns to your designated emergency vendor
Setting up emergency protocols
- Who receives emergency alerts (you, your team, or a specific vendor)
- Auto-assignment rules for after-hours emergencies
- Tenant-facing emergency instructions
- Go to Settings > Maintenance
- Under "Emergency Protocol," configure:
After-hours handling
If you use the AI Phone System, emergency calls are automatically flagged and escalated according to your protocol — even at 2 AM.
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