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April 12, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Tips on Writing Messages for Critical Situations President Obama’s speech on Sunday night gave us confirmation that what happened in San Bernardino on December 2nd was, indeed, an act of terrorism. Most of us already concluded this fact based on what the media reported. While the Obama Administration works diligently to fight the threat of terrorism and presidential candidates hash …

November 25, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Mass Communication Software Increases Coordination During Busy Times BONUS READ: Learn How SMS Can Increase Your Black Friday Sales

August 13, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Which channel should I use for crisis communication during an emergency? Having a mass notification system at the ready to reach all employees in an organization can be incredibly beneficial in a crisis. An emergency alert system allows for the timely distribution of crisis communication that goes a long way in ensuring the safety and reputation of an organization and …

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 …

June 29, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

All 3 Had the Need for a Notification System Looking back on the recent uncomfortable and downright scary situations involving the deadly Ebola virus in Dallas, the cyberattack on Sony Pictures and the terror threat at the Mall of America a lot can be said about being prepared for the worst. During emergencies, communications can break down creating confusion and …

May 28, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Microsoft Integration

As Chief Technology Evangelist of Pocketstop, one of my jobs is to evangelize our products and help potential customers and partners better understand our platforms and the infrastructure required to deliver them. Having said that, I would like to use this blog post to discuss Pocketstop’s RedFlag Notification System, running on Microsoft Azure.

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 …

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 …

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 …

November 20, 2013 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Crisis communication plays an undeniably important role in the effective management of shopping centers, which like most other big to medium-sized businesses, are highly prone to situations requiring immediate action. As a shopping center owner or property manager, you can’t afford to think like an ostrich, either believing that nothing bad will ever happen to your business, or thinking that …