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June 28, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

An emergency alert system for businesses is a must-have. Emergencies don’t just happen once in a while – they happen somewhere everyday. It’s only a matter of time before you and your business will experience some degree of an emergency. Being prepared is the best way to ensure safety and minimize damage. Your first step is to select an emergency …

June 13, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Fire safety in the workplace starts with a clear, written, practiced plan crafted well in advance. June marks Summer Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to evaluate and think about how your business would fare in the event of an unexpected fire event. Here are some tips to get you thinking about how to prepare: Fire safety in …

May 5, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

A custom emergency alert system can be a huge benefit to your staff and your business. The official Emergency Alert System (EAS for short) is how authorized federal, state, and local agencies can send alerts that relate to public safety. The goal is to communicate with the American people at critical moments, across multiple channels, in mere seconds. It’s part …

November 23, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

The severity of COVID-19 has overshadowed another life-threatening dilemma: the active shooter trend. However, we should never think that the potential danger of an active shooter incident is behind us. Your active shooter alert strategy should remain front and center, and you should have an emergency preparedness plan and emergency communication system in place. Keep in mind that 2021 has …

November 9, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Other

Fire evacuation procedures in the workplace should be a top priority for business owners, but it often falls to the middle or bottom of the priority list. Fire may be one of the most dangerous safety threats to your staff, and can happen at any time, even if you are prepared. However, preparedness could be the strategy that saves life …

November 4, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity, Mass Notification

After extreme drought and fires this summer, the freeze in Texas this past February from winter storm Uri seems like the distant past. However, there have already been some major storms on both coasts this fall and it’s likely we will see more. The weather pattern known as El Nina will continue for the second year in a row. While …

October 28, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Knowing what and how to communicate during the stages of crisis management will help you protect your organization, staff and customers and also greatly reduce its damaging impact. Although you can never be sure when an emergency will happen — and there is no guarantee that your plans will be 100% successful — having a plan in place will surely …

October 27, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Resident, Tenant & Vendor Communications

Mass notification system use, including Pocketstop’s own RedFlag mass notification system, is on the rise among organizations that are seeking digital solutions for their communication challenges. As a leader in the alert system industry, Pocketstop understands that clients use these systems for a variety of applications including for the safety and security of their employees, staff, vendors, tenants and more …

October 19, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Do you have an emergency alert app to protect your business and staff when a crisis event happens? If you’re currently in the market, you’ll need software that’s easy to use and offers solid customer service. Ultimately, you’ll need an emergency communication system that sends wireless emergency alerts to any sized group and offers all of the features that help …

October 15, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

One rule of thumb to ensure that your evacuation drill meets your criteria: practice makes perfect. Evacuation drills should be scheduled throughout the year in order to make sure your staff and other building occupants respond to the crisis in an effective (read: life-saving) manner. Emergencies happen without clear warning, and chaos and confusion can often occur as a result, …