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5 Reasons Cities and Counties Adopt Emergency Mass Notification Systems

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5 Reasons Cities and Counties Adopt Emergency Mass Notification Systems

July 14, 2023 Posted by in Location-Based Alerts, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Other

When cities and counties need to quickly send communications on multiple channels to keep people safe, an emergency mass notification system plays a critical role. While electronic emergency alert systems have existed in various forms for decades, the benefit of mass notification systems such as the #1 rated RedFlag system is the ability to adapt in real time to provide …

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5 Steps to Developing a Business Continuity Plan Checklist

June 27, 2023 Posted by in Business Continuity

Everyone knows planning is the best insurance. Your organization needs a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure operations continue to run smoothly in the event of a crisis. This plan formally documents how you will respond to natural or man-made disruptions to maintain essential operations and initiate the recovery process. And with new threats emerging all the time, it’s important …

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Pocketstop Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance for 2023

June 21, 2023 Posted by in Pockestop News

Dallas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —  Data security in today’s industry landscape demands the highest standards of protection. This is especially true for mass notification software providers, whose systems rely on the collection, storage, and dissemination of sensitive information for their clients.  Pocketstop, the award-winning provider of RedFlag mass notification, announced today that it has successfully completed its SOC 2 …

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RedFlag is Now SOC 2 Type II Compliant, and What That Means for You

June 21, 2023 Posted by in Pockestop News, Location-Based Alerts, Mass Notification

Data security continues to be of critical importance. According to statistics from Surfshark, the United States experiences the most data breaches of any country. In 2021, 212.4 million users were affected (compared to 174.4 million in 2020). As a provider of emergency notification and mass communication solutions, Pocketstop RedFlag is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of its customers’ …

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7 Ways a Mass Notification System Saves Lives When Seconds Count

June 13, 2023 Posted by in Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of mass notification systems. These systems can be used in different capacities, by …

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Making it Personal: 3 Ways to Strengthen Effective Internal Communication

May 10, 2023 Posted by in Mass Notification

Internal communications are critical, but employees regularly miss or disregard them. With so many messages on so many platforms, it can be hard to ensure yours are read and acted upon.   The good news is there’s several tactics you can use to increase engagement with your messages: focus on what happens before you communicate, personalizing messages, and engage and empower …

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Active Shooter Mass Notification Solutions

May 3, 2023 Posted by in Mass Notification, Crisis Communications

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Active shooter mass notification solutions may help you improve the safety of so many individuals. What exactly is an active shooter (the official definition)? According to the FBI’s website: The FBI defines an active shooter as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. Implicit in this definition is the shooter’s …

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Pocketstop RedFlag’s Latest Release Adds Location-Based Alerts for Increased Safety and Communication

March 30, 2023 Posted by in Pockestop News, Location-Based Alerts, Mass Notification

In today’s workplace, hyper-targeted, GPS-informed communication can mean the difference between the success or failure of your business, as well as the safety or risk of your people. Smart organizations must maintain a dynamic connection with their entire network, including providing real-time information and support to a mobile workforce.  To meet these demands, RedFlag has released a range of enhanced …

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Why SMS Text Alone Isn’t a Reliable Emergency Communication Plan

March 22, 2023 Posted by in Mass Notification

Any strong emergency communication plan has several components – preparation and practice, protocols, and communication. Consider a building fire – it wouldn’t be enough to just pull the alarm. Evacuation routes must be posted, employees should know what to do from practice, and a team is ready to communicate with emergency personnel and stakeholders to keep everyone safe an informed.  …

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The Evolution of Emergency Communication Technology

March 16, 2023 Posted by in Mass Notification

Emergency Communication Systems Keeps People Safe and Informed As the world grows more unpredictable, potential emergency situations continue to multiply (ICM Annual Crisis Report). From natural disasters like inclement weather and building fires to man-made threats like chemical spills, active shooters, and terrorist attacks, the scope of potential emergencies in the modern workplace increases daily. Pair this volatile environment with …

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