Blog Posts

December 2, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Emergencies require you to be prepared at all times. Regardless of your industry, calamities can strike without any warning, and you need to be ready to deal with them. If you’re left off guard, it can lead to a significant loss of life and property.

June 21, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

In a nutshell: at first glance, all emergency notification app systems seem to be exactly alike. How do you comparison shop and choose the best system for your business?

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

Crisis communication solution have become an integral part of the disaster management plans of several prominent organizations today. These systems can be used as a broadcast medium to disseminate important and critical information to all the parties concerned in the event of an emergency. An emergency notification system is the perfect aid to dispatch timely information to relevant personnel so …

April 11, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Critical incidents often occur with little or no warning and need to be addressed immediately and professionally. In the event of a critical incident it is important to have the correct measures in place in order to keep all parties informed and updated with all details available in real time. Failure to communicate during a critical incident can create insecurity …

October 31, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Organizations of all sizes and cultures see the value in preparing for emergencies. In fact, recent research indicates that a whopping 86% of American organizations have an emergency communications plan in place. Undoubtedly this is the case because time and again they have been proven to be the backbone of a facility’s communication infrastructure. However, utilizing an emergency communication plan …

March 5, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, COVID-19/Return to Work

The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, has been causing widespread panic. Despite continued efforts to contain the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, epidemic, it has already claimed thousands of lives in various countries. Even though the outbreak has slowed in China, it is gaining momentum in other countries including the U.S. According …

November 12, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

November is already here, and soon, it’ll officially be winter. While it’s still warm and sunny right now in some parts of the U.S., the snow shall quickly replace these conditions. Winter can be a challenging time for everyone. The weather is unpredictable, and snowstorms can strike quickly in areas not used to these occurrences.

June 17, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When your business faces an emergency situation, speed is everything. A lack of communication at a crucial time can impact your business on that day and for many weeks and months going forward. The best way to avoid this impediment is to plan ahead and be ready to communicate important information quickly and seamlessly.

March 31, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

The COVID-19 pandemic has been causing widespread panic and trepidation. It has already infected over 240,000 people and killed more than 10,000 across more than 160 countries. Health care facilities across the globe are getting overwhelmed by the rising number of patients. Moreover, many countries have commenced national lockdowns, which, in turn, is taking a toll on the global economy.

March 24, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

A pandemic isn’t just a public health crisis. It has a significant impact on the global economy, as well. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is already taking a toll on businesses across the globe. While many organizations face temporary closure, small businesses may have to shut their doors permanently.