In 2015, the state of Texas passed “Kari’s Law” mandating that businesses with multiple line telephone systems (MLTS) allow callers to dial 911 directly, instead of having to include an additional number or code. On many MLTS systems (often found in hotels and offices) callers have to dial an additional number, often “9,” to get an outside line to make a standard phone call, so a 911 call would require the caller to dial “9-911.”
Read MoreAlertus software updates and new emergency notification hardware are now available as part of the Alertus Summer 2017 Software Release. Highlighting the release are new innovative Alertus Desktop™ Notification features that will help organizations save valuable seconds during an emergency situation.
Read MoreTacos, Cowboys fans, and 90-degree weather greeted the Alertus Seminar Series as it touched down in Fort Worth on June 15th. The emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Tarrant County College brought more than 30 emergency preparedness professionals from all over Texas together to network and learn best safety practices.
Read MoreThe Alertus System provides airports solutions to reliably and consistently reach a large population across an expansive footprint with unified mass notification solutions that can leverage an airport's -- or any organization's -- already existing infrastructure.
Read MoreThe Alertus Seminar Series stopped in Pennsylvania for another day of emergency preparedness best practices sharing among emergency and law enforcement professionals. Hosted by the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport on Friday, May 12, the interactive session featured a special FBI presentation on managing active shooter situations. Attendees had the opportunity to view "The Coming Storm,” an FBI film that draws from real-life active-shooter incidents and depicts the issues and incidents faced by law enforcement, paramedics, fire, other first responders and victims.
Read More“Incredible!” “Awesome!” “Amazing!” “Trip of a Lifetime!”
These are just of a few of the reactions from Alertus team members about their recent trip to Peru as part of the company’s Circle of Excellence program.
Read MoreStormy weather did not dampen the spirits of the more than 40 emergency preparedness professionals who gathered at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC to learn and share best practices for effective emergency communication during an Alertus Emergency Preparedness Seminar hosted by Carolinas HealthCare Systems (CHS).
Read MoreSince severe weather can strike at any moment, organizations must always be prepared for the worst. Having accurate and timely weather forecasts as part of an emergency mass communication system is key.
Read MoreThe 2017 Alertus Emergency Preparedness Seminar Series is underway as more than 40 protective service professionals gathered at the University of Saskatchewan for a day of learning and sharing best practices for preparing for and managing emergency situations.
Read MoreHaving an effective unified mass notification system in place is paramount for JCCs or any organization when faced with a crisis.
Read MoreUse a multilayered approach to emergency notification to reduce communication failures during emergencies.
Read MoreWith so many panic buttons out there, identifying and implementing the right choice for your organization can be difficult. Alertus can help.
Read MoreA look back at Alertus' final Emergency Preparedness Seminar hosted by CBS Studio Center on October 24, 2016.
Read MoreAlertus sponsored four very successful Emergency Preparedness Seminars hosted by customers across the US and in Canada. Nicole Sirpilla takes us back to review the events as we prepare for the Alertus Emergency Preparedness Seminar series in 2017.
Read MoreAlertus is honored to receive the Campus Safety Magazine 2016 Campus Safety BEST Award for the Alertus Emergency Mass Notification System in the emergency notification category.
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