Spring weather brings rain showers, warmer temperatures, and more extreme weather like tornados thunderstorms, and floods. Severe weather can cause significant workplace disruptions, so the best way to encounter flooding is to prepare, follow safety precautions, and be aware of hazards afterward.
Read MoreWith major weather events increasing in frequency and intensity, communities must consider incorporating effective outdoor warning systems as part of their mass notification approach in order to mitigate harm.
Read MoreOn Saturday morning, January 13, 2018, Hawaiian residents received a frightening statewide alert about a ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii on their phones, radios, and televisions. This alert sent widespread panic throughout the islands as residents and visitors scrambled to find safety and feared that this would be the end, only to later find out it was a false alarm. Multiple news outlets have covered the story, and phrases like “inexcusable human error” and “lack of reasonable safeguards” are being thrown around. However as we wait for the full report to be released, there are several takeaways that we can look at already.
Read MoreHaving an effective unified mass notification system in place is paramount for JCCs or any organization when faced with a crisis.
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