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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

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By Brian Toolan , Vice President, Public Safety, Everbridge In times of crisis, effective communication is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our communities. However, traditional communication methods may not adequately reach or cater to the needs of those with access and functional challenges.

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Unlocking effective emergency response

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Leaders need to be able to quickly alert their people to keep them out of harm’s way. By integrating E911 technology with enhanced notification and alerting software, organizations can ensure 100% compliance while protecting their people. The post Unlocking effective emergency response appeared first on Everbridge.

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The Role of Public Safety Communication in Local Communities

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Public safety communication is vital to all local communities. Using Technology to Accelerate Emergency Response and Improve Efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. to accelerate emergency response and improve its efficiency. Request a DEMO.

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Did Your Emergency Response Team Survive the Pandemic?

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In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?

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The Art of Explaining: MHA’s Best Crisis Communications Resources    

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The rise of the internet and social media has made crisis communications more challenging—and more critical—than ever. In today’s post, we’ll list and link to some of MHA’s best-ever resources on the art of communicating during a crisis. We’ve written a lot about crisis communications over the years. Keep it simple.

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Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge

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These measures include establishing reporting procedures for incidents or threats of violence, providing employee training on recognizing and responding to workplace violence , and creating emergency response protocols. Should you have a workplace violence prevention plan outside of California?

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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Use multi-modal communication strategies Develop a plan to stay in touch with affected individuals before, during, and after a winter storm. This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe.

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