Emergency Alerts

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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.

Study: Students Must Trust Source of Alerts to Act Quickly

April 14, 2012

In the wake of the deadly shooting this month at Oikos University in Oakland, Calif., experts from the University at Buffalo offer perspectives from their research into ways to encourage students to immediately comply with "alert" messages sent during an on-campus emergency

Other Communications Upgrades Delay FSU's 'Easy Button' Implementation

March 28, 2012

Changing vendors and technology midway through the project slowed the process.

Severe Weather Warning Puts FSU ALERT EZ to the Test

March 28, 2012

Here's how Florida State handled one incident with it's new emergency notification interface.

Florida State Aims for ‘Easy Button’ Solution to Mass Notification

March 28, 2012

See how this university developed a centralized activation portal for its FSU ALERT emergency notification system.

Live Action Zombie Game Triggers Campus Security Alert

February 1, 2012

A live-action role-playing game involving zombies caused a security alert on the campus of North Carolina State University.

WTAMU Selected as the Next ‘America’s Safe Campus’

October 28, 2011

West Texas A & M University has implemented a text-a-tip service, instant crisis collaboration tool and interactive emergency notification system. This video, which highlights the new safety measures, is part of the "America's Safe Campuses" series, underwritten by e2Campus.

System Sensor CO1224TR CO Detector with RealTest

October 26, 2011

System Sensor's new CO1224TR carbon monoxide (CO) detector with RealTest is available for immediate purchase. The CO1224TR is a round version of the award-winning System Sensor CO1224T CO detector.

Detex ECL-230X-TDB Panic Device

October 19, 2011

Detex introduces a maximum security, code compliant, alarmed, 3 point dead bolt, panic device. The ECL-230X-TDB has 3 large dead bolts designed for maximum holding force, a photo-luminescent sign, a 100 decibel alarm and a durable ramped end cap.

IMLCORP and Metis Secure Solutions Indoor/Outdoor Emergency Notification Solution

October 7, 2011

IMLCORP and Metis Secure Solutions, LLC have integrated their technologies to create a comprehensive emergency notification solution. This solution will enable universities to send and receive warnings with clear voice instructions both indoors and outdoors.

Joplin Tornado Assessment: Public Didn’t Heed Warnings

October 5, 2011

National Weather Service report claims most Joplin residents did not immediately take protective action upon receiving a first indication of risk, regardless of the source of the warning. Most chose to further assess their risk by waiting for, actively seeking and filtering additional information.