Emergency Alerts

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UCF Plot Suspect Calculated Number of Victims He Could Target

June 3, 2013

Quick police response foiled his plans.

U. of Wisconsin System Struggles to Sign People Up for Text Alerts

April 29, 2013

Throughout the University of Wisconsin (UW) system’s 13 campuses, only three have more than half of students, faculty and staff signed up to receive emergency text alerts.

Your Emergency Notification Cheat Sheet

February 2, 2013

This cheat sheet breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the most commonly used emergency alert systems.

Western Michigan U. to Update Alert System

December 26, 2012

Western Michigan University administrators said that its current alert system has not performed up to their expectations.

Police, Campuses Face ‘Copycat’ Sandy Hook Threats

December 20, 2012

After Friday’s Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, police and schools across the nation have been dealing with individuals who have been threatening similar attacks.

Helpful Lockdown, Visitor Management Resources for K-12 Schools

December 17, 2012

In light of Friday’s Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, here are some of the articles and videos on access control, lockdowns, visitor management and emergency notification featured on CampusSafetyMagazine.com in the past that can help you protect your campus.

Talk-A-Phone Wireless Eco Emergency Phone Tower

November 28, 2012

The ETP-MTE Eco emergency phone tower by Talk‐A-Phone of Niles, Ill., now comes in a wireless version that supports solar and day‐night switching power configurations.

U. of Texas Finds Defect in Text Alert System

October 18, 2012

A glitch in the University of Texas’ emergency text alert system has led schools officials to ask parents not to sign up for the service.

NCSU Looks to Improve Campus Notifications After Shooting

September 12, 2012

North Carolina State University officials are considering a system that would communicate all real or perceived threats so that the campus community will not rely on rumors and misinformation when deciding how to respond to an incident.

27 Emergency Notification Best Practices

August 7, 2012

Conducting a risk analysis, sharing resources, creating clear, concise messages and more can help your campus send emergency alerts.

GPS Integration: The Next Step for SMS Text Alerts?

August 6, 2012

During a severe weather emergency, campuses with SMS text alert systems must send an alert to everyone in their database, whether or not those recipients are in a danger area. Technology under development could change that.

Navigating the Complexities of Emergency Notification Systems Integration

August 1, 2012

Manufacturers, software developers and integrators are working hard to develop ways campus alert solutions can interoperate and notify campus constituents in a more timely fashion.

Virginia Western Community College's Campus Safety Overview

July 18, 2012

A detailed look at Virginia Western's emergency response procedures, presented by VWCC Campus Police Chief Craig Harris.

Only 16% of Young Adults Know What Emergency Sirens Mean

July 3, 2012

A report has uncovered a shocking lack of knowledge and even indifference among Americans surrounding emergency alert and notification systems. As a result, many individuals fail to act with a sense of urgency during a crisis.

Hospital Notification Upgrade Reduces Errors

June 16, 2012

To enable its staff to function as a productive, coordinated and highly responsive team, United Regional Health Care System created a mass notification system that delivers messages to designated staff members over their own cell phones, quickly, efficiently and at a reasonable cost.

UPDATE: Security Officer Now Suspect in U. of Alberta Shooting

June 15, 2012

The bodies of the officers were discovered by volunteers who provide escorts to students on campus at night. University officials said they decided against sending out an immediate alert about the incident to prevent panic, but some have been critical of the decision.

Mass Notification Webinar Follow-up Q&A

April 26, 2012

Here are the responses to questions asked by the audience during the "Emergency Response and Communications – How to Incorporate a Holistic Approach on Your Campus" webinar.

The Truth About CMAS: Benefits and Limitations

April 18, 2012

The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) was activated nationwide this past weekend, enabling federal, state, territorial, tribal and local government officials to send 90-character, geographically-targeted text alerts to the public, warning of imminent threats to life and property. Here are some of the system’s pros and cons.