These 5 ways to increase safety at your school are very timely after yet another school shooting. As staff and students who spend the majority of their week in a school building now is the time to increase school safety. Educators and the children we place in their care deserve to learn and grow without…
Finding the right emergency notification system for your business can be overwhelming. Whether you have a large organization or a small start up you need the right emergency notification system. Imagine a disgruntled employee comes to your building with the intent to take out his pain on others. It’s 9 am and employees are piling…
How critical is response time in an emergency? Do minutes really matter? According to research; “Just a five minute delay, say from seven minutes to 12 minutes, can result in the odds of death increasing by 46%.” Crisis occurs in a moment A normal day can turn into a crisis in a moment. Medical emergencies…
You don’t need to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. A controversial statement for sure. 9-1-1 has always been the go-to for emergency response. Alert-Com is better than calling 9-1-1. In November of 1967 the FCC met with AT&T to find a means to establish a universal emergency number. The code 9-1-1 was chosen and implemented in…
You can never be too cautious when you’re planning for school security and emergency preparedness. It’s a major responsibility and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. No matter how safe you feel your facility is, there’s always value in having the support of trained professionals for taking a closer look. In that way, you get…
There are a variety of key features to consider when choosing an emergency notification system. Emergency notification systems communicate to all the necessary responders when there is a crisis. It is a must have for every business or organization who cares about their people. Key Features to Consider When Choosing an Emergency Notification System Easy…
Communication during an emergency situation is crucial in the outcome. Communication comes into play at every stage of a crisis or emergency. The definition of communication is, “The imparting or exchanging of information or news.” Communication comes in many forms. Face to face conversations, phone calls, email, text messages and more. The quality of communication…
Sandy Hook. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Stoneman Douglas High School. These names are seared into our subconsciousness. They were supposed to be places of learning, friendship, and fun, not settings for darkness and death. But, tragically, such incidents have become all too common. Hardly a week goes by when the news doesn’t carry a report of…
We hope your business has a security system and we hope it’s a good one. At Alert Protection Services, we see school and workplace safety as a top priority and understand the importance of a reliable system. We also know there is always room for improvement. It’s the kind of upgrade that comes from having…
Customizable Emergency Notification System With today’s climate of workplace violence, mass shootings and ever present natural disasters it is imperative that your organization has a customizable emergency notification system. Communication is key when it comes to quick response in emergency situations. Having the right people respond quickly can take a tragic situation and turn it…