Regardless of industry, all organizations and businesses must proactively approach safety. Establishing rigorous safety procedures is the best way to protect employees, stakeholders, students, and the public. If an emergency catches you unprepared, people are far more likely to get hurt.
An emergency alert system is vital for keeping audiences informed and safe. If your business or organization doesn’t have any emergency alerts in place, now is the time to set that up. Contact CommAlert to learn more about our comprehensive emergency alert system.
Emergency alert systems
Emergency alert systems automatically alert employees, stakeholders, and residents of an event or emergency. These alerts are sent out via text or email to inform or update recipients about an ongoing hazardous situation to keep them safe.
Severe weather warnings, evacuation notices, Amber Alerts, and local crimes are common examples of an emergency alert system in action. However, large businesses can also use a mass notification system.
4 benefits of emergency alerts
Clear Instructions. Real-time notifications provide accurate information and clear instructions for recipients to stay safe.
Reduce Panic. Emergency notifications keep people informed, so they don’t have to worry about what’s happening.
Two-Way Communication. CommAlert’s emergency alert systems can ask for a response from recipients. That way, recipients can let us know if they’re okay, require assistance, or are in immediate danger.
Regular Updates. Recipients receive updated information as the situation changes – helping to reduce stress and establish trust.
Customizable systems
CommAlert can customize your emergency alert system to be most effective for your organization. These emergency systems share several key features:
Speed. Urgency is one of the most important components of a mass alert system. Recipients must receive real-time alerts that prompt them to immediate action for their safety.
Targeting. Different groups within your organization may face different risks or require different emergency alerts. You can provide CommAlert with specific databases and customize the message they will receive.
Delivery Method. We can send alerts via text, phone call, or email, thus ensuring that recipients receive the emergency alert quickly.
Online Portal. Once recipients receive the alert, they can indicate whether they are safe, heading to the muster point, or requiring help. This information is available immediately online in your customized portal (which also includes reports and maps).
Updates. After the event, our 24/7 live agents can continue to send mass notifications to alert recipients of any updates to the situation, help answer questions, and manage public stress.
Learn more about CommAlert’s emergency alert services.
