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Stay Safe with Emergency Notification Systems

Emergency Notification Systems are crucial for schools, businesses, and government buildings to ensure the safety and well-being of occupants during critical situations. These systems are designed to quickly and effectively communicate emergency information to all individuals in the facility, allowing them to take appropriate actions and stay informed. Here are some common components and features of emergency notification systems:
1. Mass Notification Software: This software serves as the central management platform for sending emergency alerts. It allows authorized personnel to create and send messages across various channels simultaneously.
2. Multiple Communication Channels: Emergency alerts should be broadcasted through multiple channels to ensure maximum reach. These channels may include text messages, phone calls, email notifications, desktop pop-ups, public address systems, digital signage, social media, and mobile applications.
3. Customized Alert Templates: Predefined alert templates can be created for various types of emergencies, such as severe weather, active shooter, fire, or evacuation. This enables rapid dissemination of information while maintaining consistency in messaging.
4. Geolocation Targeting: Modern emergency notification systems often integrate with geolocation services to send alerts specifically to individuals within a designated area. This is particularly useful for businesses or schools with multiple locations.
5. Two-Way Communication: Some systems support two-way communication, allowing recipients to respond to alerts or request assistance. This feature can provide valuable real-time feedback to emergency management personnel.
6. Integration with External Systems: Integration with other safety systems, such as fire alarms, intrusion detection systems, or surveillance cameras, enables automatic triggering of emergency alerts based on sensor inputs, further enhancing response capabilities.
7. Mobile Panic Buttons: In certain scenarios, individuals may need a discreet way to signal distress or send an alert. Mobile panic buttons or dedicated panic apps on smartphones can facilitate this, instantly notifying emergency responders.
8. Testing and Reporting: Regular testing of the emergency notification system is essential to ensure it functions properly. Comprehensive reporting features provide administrators with data on message delivery rates, response rates, and system performance.
9. Integration with Emergency Services: In some regions, emergency notification systems can be integrated with local emergency services, enabling seamless communication and coordination during crises.
10. Training and Education: It is vital to train staff, students, and building occupants on how to respond to emergency alerts and utilize the notification system effectively. Conducting drills and providing educational resources can help enhance preparedness.
When implementing an emergency notification system, it is crucial to consider the specific needs and requirements of the organization or facility. Consulting with security professionals or emergency management experts can ensure the system is tailored to address potential risks effectively.
Learn more about Emergency Notification Systems by Calling Emergency Notification System LLC at 800-335-0229 or visit https://wheelock-products.com/

What causes a person to become so angry that they become an Active Shooter with the intent of killing many innocent people? A better question is what can be done to stop them once they enter a building?

We have all experienced bad days. It can start off with sleeping late trying to hurry, spilling hot coffee all over yourself. Stubbing your toe. getting pulled over for speeding. It seems to snowball. I was experiencing a day such as and realized wow I am feeling stressed. I decided change my mood and took a hot shower and put on some Ella Fitzgerald. if she can’t get you out of a bad mood nothing can't. Then it hit me. I am playing Emergency Notification announcements for students and faculty but what am I playing for an Active Shooter?

An Active Shooter may be very angry so what can I play that is powerful enough to break the negative thought pattern. I thought of Ella but chances are they may not be a fan. That is when I remembered a Hawaiian Prayer called Ho'Oponopono it simply says "I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank you, I Love You. What if I recorded a large group of kids repeating the prayer and played it through the schools overhead paging system? Could this be enough to break the pattern? These may be words this angry person may need to hear. There are so many traumas that could have caused this person to snap.

I called Penton USA to discuss how we could add the Ho'Oponopono prayer to the Active Shooter Notification and it turns out it can be easily added. I never want to find out if this works. But not trying is much worse To find out more about an Emergency Notification System for your School or Business click on this link to  receive information about our IP and Analog solutions.

Call 800-335-0229 for more information.

School campuses, theme parks, outdoor concert venues require emergency notification to avoid panic in case of an Emergency. Terra Manager provides a touch screen graphical interface to control crowds in an emergency.

School Campuses, Theme Parks and Outdoor Concert Venues have all been potential targets of active shooters. In an emergency, it is extremely important to be able to provide specific accurate information to crowds of people who are in a panic mode. Terra Manager provides a visual display of any indoor or outdoor facility so security can with a touch of a finger play pre-recorded or live evacuation information. Having pre-recorded evacuation instructions allows for well thought out evacuation in times of crises.

Finger Touch Crowd Control for Theme Parks, School Campuses and Concert Venues.

Terra Manager can connect to audio speakers in a zoned configuration to be able to move crowds in a particular direction. In a severe weather event to move crowds to shelters. Terra Manager can connect to existing paging systems or can be part of a new overall Audio Notification System. Terra Manager can also provide time based automated announcements and daily reminders for rules, safety precautions, advertisements, and schedules of events.

About: Telcom & Data designs Emergency Notification Systems to save lives in an emergency. Emergency communication systems deliver both high intelligibility audio as well visual notification of any type of emergency. An in-house design team is available to work with your safety team to listen to your concerns and design a system based on your requirements. Telcom & Data provides both IP and non IP Solutions for School Campuses, Theme Parks, Outdoor Concert Venue and Manufacturing facilities. Solutions can be used to notification for Active Shooter, Fire, Security, Severe Weather and other threats.

With many recent tragedies at America’s schools, every school in the nation is looking for better safety measures and procedures. At Telcom & Data, we offer many products to help schools stay safe. Listed below are three practical and affordable products to keep your school safe.

1. Viking E-50 Series Door Entry Phones

By installing the Viking Video Intercom phone outside the entrance of a school, the doors can remain locked and every person entering can be screened. When a school visitor pushes the call button, they will immediately be connected to a call screener. The call screener can then answer the call and ensure the visitor has a valid reason for entering the building. Even more, the call screener will be able to see the visitor with the buit-in camera.

2. Bogen’s SI35A School Intercom System

School emergencies such as severe weather, fires, intruders, or injuries require immediate attention. The S135A features an emergency page capability for simultaneous announcements to all stations. Emergency paging can be made from a remote telephone or microphone.

3. Wheelock Series EH Speakers and Speaker Strobes

Clear and understandable communication is vital in an emergency or life safety situation. The new Wheelock devices feature the broadest frequency response range in the industry, 300 to 8000 Hz. The wide frequency response range allows the speaker to reproduce frequencies closer to the original sound, improving message clarity. These speakers will keep your school safe in the event of a fire or other emergencies.

For more information about these products, please call 1-800-335-0229. We will be more than happy to help you find the right safety products for your school.