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Enhance emergency alerts with Device-Based Geo-FencingĀ 

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This blog post dives into the evolution of emergency alert targeting, introducing the innovative concept of Device-Based Geo-Fencing (DBGF), outlining its implications, and shedding light on the road ahead to enhance public safety measures. Beginning with WEA 1.0, introducing polygons and circles for cell selection.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

One fundamental issue lies in the lack of strategic emergency management planning at the national, state, and local levels. For example, in Maui and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California alerts were delayed, use of sirens withheld, and evacuation procedures rendered ineffective.

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Securing critical infrastructure: White House issues call to actionĀ Ā 

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Providing real-time monitoring, automated alerting, and robust incident response capabilities, our solutions enable you to effectively identify and address potential threats, coordinate response efforts, and communicate crucial information during emergencies.

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

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Challenges in emergency communication Traditional methods of emergency communication, such as sirens, text alerts, or televised broadcasts, often donā€™t adequately meet the needs of access and functional communities. However, this task is not without its challenges.

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

These systems can be leveraged to quickly alert everyone of a dangerous situation, enabling them to react and respond before it is too late. Providing vital location information, including where in the building the incident is happening, cuts through typical alert delays and enables a more immediate response to be initiated.

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Guest Post: The Challenges of the GSOC

Security Industry Association

The ā€œnoiseā€ from these disparate systems can become problematic and limit appropriate response, as well as increase the amount of time it takes to respond to and resolve incoming alerts. Hereā€™s an example: A GSOC operator gets a ā€œDoor Forcedā€ alert from an access control system.

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Top 5 Pitfalls of Business Continuity Planning

On Solve

If your organization doesnā€™t have a business continuity plan in place, the first step is to form a planning team that will consider a range of scenarios and strategize how to act in each situation. AI can save security teams time and enable personnel to focus on higher-level tasks, strategize thoughtfully and address threats early.