You’ve put in the groundwork, done your research and are finally ready to purchase a mass notification system. So, now what? Without the attention and understanding from your residents, your emergency alerts may not be as effective as you hope.
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard terms like WEA and EAS – but many people do not understand the differences and how these all fit into the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). This federally mandated program first started in 2006 and provides government agencies with a way to send alerts to residents when it can directly impact life and/or property.
Continue ReadingHurricane season seems to intensify each year. For coastal states, recent seasons have brought severe flooding, billions of dollars in damages, and loss of life. The earlier preparedness plans begin, the better. A key element of a strong plan is knowing how to communicate with residents and staff.
Continue ReadingMany agencies understand the use cases of mass notification systems for resident alerting during emergency events. What makes a great mass notification program, however, is taking it a step further to create strategies that work across various communication channels and among different teams or departments.
Continue ReadingWhen evaluating capabilities of mass notification solutions, it is important to identify the specific must-haves that will benefit your agency and community the most. No solution will be perfect, but it needs to be perfect for your needs.
Continue ReadingDownload The Mass notification systems offer a wide variety of solutions, especially for public safety agencies. From general community announcements...
Continue Reading