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October 10, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Authorities in Maui county, Hawaii, utilized reputable Emergency Evacuation Software to alert citizens of a dangerous wild fire raging through the town of Lahaina. So why did the evacuation fail miserably? That’s the question many emergency managers, state and city leaders, and devastated residents are desperately trying to answer. With approximately 100 people dead, $8-10 billion in damages, and thousands …

October 4, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

A custom emergency alert system for your business can be a huge benefit to your organization. The national Emergency Alert System (EAS for short) is how authorized federal, state, and local agencies can send alerts that relate to public safety. The goal is to communicate with the American people at critical moments, across multiple channels, in mere seconds. It’s part …

August 23, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Today’s businesses simply cannot maintain a safe work environment without mass notification solutions that provide an alert system for active shooters. This relatively modern threat to employee safety requires an advanced warning system that can function in real-time to alert authorities, communicate critical information to both individuals and groups — and ultimately keep your people out of harm’s way. Unfortunately, …

June 27, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop 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 …

June 21, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Redflag 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 …

June 21, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Redflag 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’ …

May 10, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop 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 …

November 7, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Internal communication is the driving force behind a happy workforce and, in turn, a successful business. Whether you are a company of eight or 800, effective communication can be the difference between a thriving, prosperous company and unhappy, unmotivated employees who have a direct and negative effect on business operations. When communication in the workplace is effective and employee-centric, personnel …

March 16, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop 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 …

March 30, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Redflag 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 …