Blog Posts

July 20, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When you have important information to tell your tenants, you must be ready to hit send. From severe weather alerts, to closings, to emergency notifications, to networking events and staffing updates, sending real-time news must be quick, easy and manageable. Otherwise, you may miss an opportunity to send critical and timely information, which could hold you responsible for damages and …

February 5, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

This blog originated from The Crisis Communicator by Paul Rhynard. See the original post here.

March 12, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

The retail industry is growing and the number of shopping malls is mushrooming across various cities. With so many malls in existence, it is inevitable that from time-to-time they will be exposed to a variety of uncertainties and risks in the form of sudden weather changes, violence, small children being separated from their parents to name a few. In critical …

March 21, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

In 2017, several major cyber attacks affected large businesses. Some affected millions of people: for example, the Equifax and Uber breaches compromised millions of people’s information. Beyond the high-profile attacks affecting millions of consumers, many small businesses faced the constant threat of falling victim to one of many malware attacks on corporate systems.

October 7, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) was passed in December 2006 and has great implications for preparedness and response activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during emergencies.

October 15, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Hospitals are places that are meant to heal people after a natural disaster strikes or health emergencies. However, they can become places of disasters and violence due to natural calamities, internal or external threats.

May 13, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Most of us live day-to-day, not thinking of those affected by disasters unless it makes the national news. One Emergency Notification Service shows in real-time, worldwide events that require coordination, management and constant communications. Awaking this morning to the news of yet another massive earthquake in Nepal was heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are …

November 19, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

It’s every organization’s duty to keep their workplace safe for their employees. However, there are lots of regulations that you need to follow to accomplish this especially from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which is the regulatory body that looks into these compliances.

April 27, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Resident, Tenant & Vendor Communications

As social distancing and self-isolation become the new normal, many shopping centers are running at limited capacity or have been forced to close down entirely.

March 26, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Mass Notification

Pandemics have the power to disrupt life across the globe. The raging COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 15,000 lives in a span of a few months. It has also taken a toll on the global economy forcing many organizations to shut down temporarily. Several small businesses have had to lay off their employees and now face the threat of permanent …