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April 9, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Emergencies and disasters are unpredictable events that can strike any place. Such situations call for advance preparedness so when (or if) a crisis actually occurs, you know what needs to happen and how it should be done. The emergency preparedness plan should take into consideration all the possible scenarios and appropriate personnel should know their roles. It is also important …

March 19, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

We live in an age of dynamism and changes happen every second; this rule applies without exception. It is in the best interest of everyone that things go smoothly, but there are times when an inevitable crisis could happen and affect an organization.

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 5, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written document that elucidates the actions of employees and employers in the event of a workplace emergency. A well developed EAP, when used in conjunction with effective employee training, can help to reduce the likelihood and severity of damage caused during such emergencies.

February 12, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Having a crisis communication plan for severe winter storms is a critical need for organizations based in areas prone to chilly storms that can impact driving conditions and business opening. Such a plan of action can help to significantly minimize or even prevent the damage associated with these winter storms. If you are located in an area exposed to cold …

February 3, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

With the Winter Olympics starting this week, a major concern among Americans planning to attend the games is security. Considering the fact that security is a huge concern even when the games are held in America, it is understandable that the need for a robust security setup increases manifold when Americans travel overseas to attend the Olympics. In fact, Americans …

January 22, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Emergency notification systems can play a key role in the event of a crisis, where there is no scope for human error. Having an effective emergency response system in place can help reduce the magnitude of damage caused during a crisis to a significant extent. It is important for such a system to be easy to use and manage, and …

January 15, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Emergencies can be confusing, but your Mass Notification System doesn’t have to be.

January 8, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

A mass notification system is a valuable tool for every organization that can be used to send out time-sensitive information to a mass audience. Ideally, such a system sends this information through multiple channels, so as to eliminate the odds of the user not receiving the information in time. The communication is usually detailed and descriptive, as opposed to being …

December 18, 2013 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

An essential aspect of effective crisis communication is to divide the crisis into different stages, in order to prevent the adoption of a blanket approach to crisis management. A crisis can be divided into three stages: Pre-crisis Acute-crisis Post-crisis Pre-Crisis The pre-crisis stage can also be described as the “warning” stage in which a member of the organization, usually the …