Emergency Notification Systems and Crisis Communication – Blog

Bob Jensen led the U.S. government’s crisis communications efforts after the massive earthquake in Haiti, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Hurricane Sandy and over 30 other major U.S. disasters. He served as a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, as well as the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, and deployed on four combat zone tours to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Leesburg, VA, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnilert, the pioneer in emergency notification and management solutions, today announced an expanded product offering to align with the needs of organizations of varying sizes and requirements. The product line will now consist of:

How do you console a graduating senior who will likely have to postpone commencement?  How do you temper the anxiety of a teacher who has to shift all lesson plans online? These are probably some of the most difficult messages for institutions to draft and communicate, but perhaps the most valuable of them all is what you say to keep your campus community safe.

Higher education institutions are currently facing unique circumstances due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many questions have been swirling around how to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. The United States Department of Education has now released updated guidance in accordance with the lawful declaration of the national emergency.

Leesburg, VA, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnilert, the pioneer in emergency notification and management solutions, today announced the availability of a free version of its crisis communications product to small organizations and businesses throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Omnilert will enable organizations to deliver important, time-sensitive messages via multiple communication channels to ensure everyone has the latest updates on the ongoing emergency situation.

Times like these can leave you speechless.  As much as you plan for emergency situations, there is still an element of surprise when something happens that you've never experienced before in your lifetime.  Pandemic communications templates will enable you to plan for continued emergency notifications during and after the coronavirus crisis, as well as help you to strategically prepare for future events.  Emergency preparedness ensures quick and reliable execution when the time comes.