We often discuss mass notification as a crucial ingredient for successful emergency response, as well as daily operations. We’re talking about the ability to reach anyone, anywhere, no matter what distractions or barriers stand in their way of receiving and understanding your alerts — instantly. In a crisis, you don’t want any member of your…
One of the worst mistakes you can make with your security solutions is failing to update them as risks to your organization and the people you serve evolve. Thankfully, technology keeps evolving alongside risks, meaning you can now increase your capabilities without spending a ton. New tech capabilities also mean you can automate and integrate with…
How do schools that excel at safety and compliance put together their mass notification systems? What criteria and steps should you consider? In this post, we’ll cover insights from Jeff Morgan, Director of Security and Emergency Management at the University of Central Florida. A few days ago, Jeff joined a couple of experts in presenting…
In the past, emergency preparedness for crises like shootings or natural disasters in your workplace may have felt a bit over-the-top. “That wouldn’t happen here,” you’d say. “I’ve got bigger fish to fry.” And then you turn on the news. Rethinking Emergency Preparedness Whether these incidents have multiplied lately or just didn’t get enough…
It’s always helpful to peek into how our peers manage security concerns, emergency preparedness and response — particularly an organization that’s known for progressive, cream-of-the-crop practices, like Harvard. Last month, Harvard University published its Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report, fulfilling a Clery Act requirement for schools receiving federal funding. The reports outline…
Active shooter preparedness isn’t on anyone’s list of pleasant reading topics. And yet, failing to plan adequately can enable irreparable harm to people and organizations. In light of the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, we’ll keep this post simple, just linking to reputable active shooter resources for organizations and individuals seeking to implement or…
Mass notifications are often associated with emergency response, but a growing number of healthcare providers are finding that mass communications tools are essential for improving daily operations, patient experience, and safety – the basis for critical satisfaction scores and reimbursement levels. Consider, for example, some of the challenges hospitals told us they’ve struggled with: Nurse…
In an industry where threats and solutions are always evolving, it’s always refreshing to meet up with peers, trade experiences, and strengthen our know-how of emergency and non-emergency communication technology. It’s one reason why we’re stoked to sponsor the second annual Pivot to Profit conference this week, September 28 and 29 in Chicago. Hosted by…
FEMA’s been busy these days as storms tear up communities across the U.S. To ensure it can respond effectively, FEMA routinely engages in long-range analysis to identify trends impacting emergency management. The organization recently published a summary of its latest analysis, aiming to help emergency managers “understand, anticipate, and plan for future risks,” resulting in…
Emergency response is a big job with big ramifications to your business’s ability to outlive crises, remain financially strong, and minimize harm to people. Thankfully, you don’t have to start your emergency response plan from scratch. In this post, we gather up free emergency response resources that can serve as springboards for your emergency planning,…