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Only 16% of Young Adults Know What Emergency Sirens Mean

Read: Mass Notification Webinar Follow-up Q&A

Mass Notification Webinar Follow-up Q&A

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.

Read: The Truth About CMAS: Benefits and Limitations

The Truth About CMAS: Benefits and Limitations

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.

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Other Communications Upgrades Delay FSU’s ‘Easy Button’ Implementation

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

Dartmouth Tests New Mass Notification System

Read: How To Manage Crowds at College Sporting Events

How To Manage Crowds at College Sporting Events

Emergency planning, stadium security, and enforcing good spectator conduct through PA and video board announcements as well as a texting system will help keep your sporting events riot free.

Read: Your Campus Emergency Notification Check-List

Your Campus Emergency Notification Check-List

Be sure to carry out these tasks to ensure your mass alert systems reach everyone on campus during a crisis.

Community Colleges Least Likely to Have Adequate Mass Notification

UT Austin’s Mass Notification Methods

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