In recent years, fewer topics have received more attention in public safety circles than that of emergency notification. Mobilizing first responders and alerting the public in times of crisis is an ongoing challenge for public safety officials throughout the country. In our age of "instant information," the public's desire for better, more frequent communications has increased exponentially.
This blog is designed to provide readers with in-depth, unbiased information regarding the tools, techniques and best practices surrounding succesful emergency notification programs. With almost 20 years combined experience in deploying emergency notification solutions, your authors hope to provide a wealth of practical information for protecting the public through this valuable, often-misunderstood technology.
Thanks for visiting. We hope you'll return frequently and participate with lively feedback and comments.
Best regards,
Rick Wimberly
Lorin Bristow
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