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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, …

September 26, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

No matter where you work or live a disaster can strike anywhere. Naturally occurring hazards, such as a hurricane or severe thunderstorm, and human-caused hazards, like a fire or civil disturbance, can cause equal opportunity disasters. They don’t judge, they are not biased and they could be coming for you next. In order to protect life and ensure safety, security …

September 15, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Don’t wait to make it a New Year’s resolution, make emergency preparedness a priority today Football season, cooler weather, and the holidays are right around the corner. Lots of things to look forward to! Before you start looking forward, however, take a look back and ask yourself “were we prepared?”

September 10, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

As the grim news of cyberattacks continue to grow and become increasingly commonplace, an efficient workaround is needed should your IT systems fail and your ability to communicate is halted or compromised. Although IT professionals and even the FBI are working diligently on stopping or at least reducing cyberattacks, the realization that your company is as vulnerable is your first …

July 14, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

DALLAS, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Companies using Microsoft Teams can now integrate with Pocketstop’s emergency mass notification system, RedFlag. This will add a widely popular communication channel as a new communication medium for companies to send critical information in the event of an emergency/crisis situation.

July 7, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When researching and shopping for your business’ emergency alert system, look for the most important features offered (see below). Your choice will be vital, as this system will be your go-to in the case of any emergency that could befall your business:

July 1, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

The world’s shift to working remote has come with many benefits, and an influx of online and cloud communication software; however, there has been a lack of awareness given to the mass cybersecurity breaches that came with this. From ransomware to data breaches and from election security to unemployment fraud, COVID-19 has kickstarted a new set of challenges and fast-tracked …

June 21, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

In a nutshell: at first glance, all emergency notification app systems seem to be exactly alike. How do you comparison shop and choose the best system for your business?

June 17, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When your business faces an emergency situation, speed is everything. A lack of communication at a crucial time can impact your business on that day and for many weeks and months going forward. The best way to avoid this impediment is to plan ahead and be ready to communicate important information quickly and seamlessly.

January 22, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

While communicating effectively during a crisis is key, it is also imperative how we communicate after and prior to a crisis occurring. Effective communication is important to remaining competitive and staying connected in the current and post-pandemic workplace. The workplace ecosystem now consists of millions of remote workers as well as employees that are always on the go. This change …