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June 21, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Location-Based Alerts, Mass Notification

Data security continues to be of critical importance. According to statistics from Surfshark, the United States experiences the most data breaches of any country. In 2021, 212.4 million users were affected (compared to 174.4 million in 2020). As a provider of emergency notification and mass communication solutions, Pocketstop RedFlag is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of its customers’ …

June 13, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of mass notification systems. These systems can be used in different capacities, by …

May 10, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Internal communications are critical, but employees regularly miss or disregard them. With so many messages on so many platforms, it can be hard to ensure yours are read and acted upon.   The good news is there’s several tactics you can use to increase engagement with your messages: focus on what happens before you communicate, personalizing messages, and engage and empower …

May 3, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Crisis Communications

Active shooter mass notification solutions may help you improve the safety of so many individuals. What exactly is an active shooter (the official definition)? According to the FBI’s website: The FBI defines an active shooter as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. Implicit in this definition is the shooter’s …

March 30, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Location-Based Alerts, Mass Notification

In today’s workplace, hyper-targeted, GPS-informed communication can mean the difference between the success or failure of your business, as well as the safety or risk of your people. Smart organizations must maintain a dynamic connection with their entire network, including providing real-time information and support to a mobile workforce.  To meet these demands, RedFlag has released a range of enhanced …

March 22, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Any strong emergency communication plan has several components – preparation and practice, protocols, and communication. Consider a building fire – it wouldn’t be enough to just pull the alarm. Evacuation routes must be posted, employees should know what to do from practice, and a team is ready to communicate with emergency personnel and stakeholders to keep everyone safe an informed.  …

March 16, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Emergency Communication Systems Keeps People Safe and Informed As the world grows more unpredictable, potential emergency situations continue to multiply (ICM Annual Crisis Report). From natural disasters like inclement weather and building fires to man-made threats like chemical spills, active shooters, and terrorist attacks, the scope of potential emergencies in the modern workplace increases daily. Pair this volatile environment with …

February 28, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

How can a robust office evacuation plan keep your people safe? John F. Kennedy once remarked, “Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” He was talking about how a country charts its course to achieve its objectives, but if you’re an organization that wants to protect your team in an emergency, it’s worth taking note of his …

January 27, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Seconds count when lives are on the line, and the best time to prepare for an emergency is before a crisis strikes. That’s why it’s vital every organization develop an effective Emergency Lockdown Plan. Since there are many facets to an Emergency Lockdown Plan, it helps to narrow our definition for clarity: An emergency lockdown is a procedure in which …

January 5, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Location-Based Alerts, Mass Notification, Internal Communications

Learn about the importance of having location-based notifications in your emergency communication system and how they can impact emergency situations. Location-based notifications are push alerts based on the location of your users. These communications can be targeted to a specific group based on where they are at that moment. In short, these messages are relevant to where the person is …