Organizations in every industry face unique communication challenges in the face of threats like active shooters, severe weather, or medical emergencies. These challenges should be addressed with a mass notification system (MNS) that is tailored to your workplace, business, school, or hospital. Read on for the top products we recommend to address key challenges across a variety of industries.
Read MoreWhen keeping everyone safe is a priority, there is much to consider when selecting a notification system for your organization. However, not all communication is created equal, and different communication channels are ideal for different types of communication.
Read MoreActive shooter situations are unpredictable but have shown to last an average of 5-7 minutes from beginning to end, so preparing for them by incorporating active shooter training into your emergency notification plan is the best way to survive. Read on for active shooter training tips for schools and solutions that provide critical alert notifications in these unnerving situations.
Read MoreKeeping those close to you safe during an emergency is critical. Is your current mass notification system (MNS) genuinely compatible with the needs of your organization? We’ve compiled a list of features to look for in your mass notification system.
Read MoreEach year, severe winter weather poses a threat to college and university campuses by creating safety hazards such as ice and power outages affecting roads, sidewalks, and buildings. Read on as we provide a number of effective personal and network-based solutions for higher education institutions to utilize in inclement weather.
Read MoreOutfitting your campus with an effective mass notification system (MNS) can help provide critical, life-saving information in an emergency. Read on for examples of indoor, outdoor, and mobile notification methods that add value to your MNS, particularly during campus events that are held outdoors or in crowded, noisy environments.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share the highlights from our latest winter 2023 software release, designed to help you strengthen communication and better protect your community.
Read MoreWinona State University is a public university located near the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. Winona State became one of the first universities in the country to offer a “Laptop University” program, which leases every student an Apple or Microsoft laptop. We spoke with Chris Cichosz, Director of Security at Winona State University, to learn more about their experience with the Alertus System.
Read MoreWith social media such a large part of our daily lives, organizations must utilize these channels to share pertinent information regarding emergencies and provide community members an additional avenue for receiving critical details. Read on for social media tips to implement before, during, and after emergencies. We will also cover the importance of integrating social media with your mass notification system.
It’s critical to equip staff with the ability to call for help and get a quick response from security personnel and first responders. Alertus offers a wide variety of panic buttons to help organizations prepare for any situation and offer peace of mind to staff that they can get help when they need it, where they need it.
Read MoreUnlike other natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires that strike with little to no notice, with hurricanes we are afforded time to implement emergency preparedness plans. Read on as Gil Zavlodaver, Director of Professional Services, provides three simple steps for effective organizational communication practices.
Read MoreFrom active shooter threats to health emergencies, it is critical for K-12 and higher education institutions to have a mass notification system that is reliable, effective, and operating correctly. Check our key steps for testing your MNS system to ensure that your facility is prepared and ready to respond quickly to any incident.
Read MoreAs the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) observes its 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, we’d like to acknowledge the importance of preparing for and preventing fires, particularly in the workplace. Read on for tips and information on preparing your organization for fire emergencies.
Read MoreThroughout September, National Preparedness Month, we shared numerous resources for maintaining business continuity before, during, and after emergencies and have collected them to share with you as one source.
Read MoreWhether your organization is a university campus, healthcare facility, government building, or widespread industrial space, outfitting your facility with an MNS or adding layers to your current notification system will provide your community with better protection and quicker communication.
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