It is crucial to have effective real time communication across your business or organization. It is a must to prepare for the worst. Notification systems in place reduce the impact of emergencies. Emergency notification systems are for more than emergencies.
At the speed of communication
“Communication is key”, they say. Throughout the decades communication has evolved. In 1860 the Pony Express created a system that delivered letters and messages from town to town. Telegraph moved communication faster and further through signals sent on wire. E-mail and television can send or broadcast breaking news. Social media and smartphones allow for immediate access to information.
When information is available in real time the response to said communication allows for real time response. A ‘tweet’ by a celebrity posts within seconds of typing it. Seconds later responses in the form of likes, hearts and comments flood in.
Clear communication is crucial
Emergency notifications systems using the same technology allow for real time communication and real time response. Being able to communicate during an emergency gives peace of mind. Think about how many lives accurate and quick communication has saved. The value of these notification systems goes beyond emergencies.
Emergency notification systems are for more than emergencies. Notification systems in place give the peace of mind that your people will be ready for whatever comes its way.
What other value does this communication system have?
Site wide communication
Communication is happening constantly. Organizations big and small have information to relay to employees or customers on a daily or weekly basis. Reminders for the day. Access to training materials. All of these can utilize the same notification system that manages emergency situations.
Routine alerts
School cancellation. A scheduled meeting time has changed. Re-modeling or cleaning is happening in a part of the building that employees may want to avoid or prepare for. Custom communication for your organization.
Monitor safety on a daily basis
To be prepared for an emergency without actually having one is the hope. Other important ways to avoid emergencies are to monitor safety on a daily basis. The emergency notification system can do that. Keeping staff and customers up to date on public health concerns, utility failures and other potential risks can help avoid other emergencies.
Notification systems create a culture of safety
Emergency notification systems are for more than emergencies. In truth, using them in a variety of ways can contribute to a safer organization as a whole. Physical and mental well being is crucial to a successful organization. The more comprehensive the communication the stronger the organization can be.
Start to reap the full value of your emergency notification system today.
