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October 19, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification Social Share
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 you communicate with your staff during an emergency event – directly from your phone.
First, when planning for emergency response, know exactly what type of emergency alert app you are shopping for.
Think of the app as a software application that allows your employees and staff to receive multi-channel alerts on all of their devices (think mobile phones, smartphones, laptops and tablets). This system is meant to keep your staff in the know in the event of an emergency with vital updates and instructions (think weather alerts during dangerous weather).
When comparison shopping, know that the value of your emergency alert app should maximize help with the following considerations:
Know that an official wireless alert system exists. According to its website, the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America’s emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system has been used more than 61,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations – all through alerts on compatible cell phones and other mobile devices. WEA is a public safety system that allows customers who own compatible mobile devices to receive geographically targeted, text-like messages alerting them of imminent threats to safety in their area.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also has an app, which may help you find local relief centers to access key services, shelter, and other concerns. Click here.
The Red Cross also offers an emergency app. Click here.
Be prepared offline as well. Make sure essentials are always at the ready, such as plenty of drinking water, nonperishable food, battery-powered flashlights and phone chargers.
With your next emergency, the ability to communicate to your employees and stakeholders should be as close as an app on your phone.
Find out more about how RedFlag can help you make your best emergency alert app choice for your business and your staff. Click here.
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