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June 28, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

An emergency alert system for businesses is a must-have. Emergencies don’t just happen once in a while – they happen somewhere everyday. It’s only a matter of time before you and your business will experience some degree of an emergency. Being prepared is the best way to ensure safety and minimize damage. Your first step is to select an emergency …

June 13, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Fire safety in the workplace starts with a clear, written, practiced plan crafted well in advance. June marks Summer Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to evaluate and think about how your business would fare in the event of an unexpected fire event. Here are some tips to get you thinking about how to prepare: Fire safety in …

November 23, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

The severity of COVID-19 has overshadowed another life-threatening dilemma: the active shooter trend. However, we should never think that the potential danger of an active shooter incident is behind us. Your active shooter alert strategy should remain front and center, and you should have an emergency preparedness plan and emergency communication system in place. Keep in mind that 2021 has …

November 4, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity, Mass Notification

After extreme drought and fires this summer, the freeze in Texas this past February from winter storm Uri seems like the distant past. However, there have already been some major storms on both coasts this fall and it’s likely we will see more. The weather pattern known as El Nina will continue for the second year in a row. While …

October 19, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

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 …

October 15, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

One rule of thumb to ensure that your evacuation drill meets your criteria: practice makes perfect. Evacuation drills should be scheduled throughout the year in order to make sure your staff and other building occupants respond to the crisis in an effective (read: life-saving) manner. Emergencies happen without clear warning, and chaos and confusion can often occur as a result, …

August 17, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

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September 23, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Redflag News, Mass Notification

Additional Functionality Adds Flexibility to RedFlag Just in time for fall, we’ve done it! We’ve successfully deployed a new rollout of our RedFlag Notification System. From the UI, database, backend jobs to the API we have made RedFlag better for users, better for our customers.

October 10, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

July 20, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When you have important information to tell your tenants, you must be ready to hit send. From severe weather alerts, to closings, to emergency notifications, to networking events and staffing updates, sending real-time news must be quick, easy and manageable. Otherwise, you may miss an opportunity to send critical and timely information, which could hold you responsible for damages and …