Critical Communication

October 1, 2020

CARES Act Funding for Municipalities – Where’s the Money Going?

The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced the distribution of $150 billion of CARES Act funding for municipalities. States and eligible units of local government will share $139 billion. Learn how the money is being allocated state by state.

August 26, 2020

Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation

If you’ve been browsing the internet you’ve likely come across misinformation about the coronavirus. It's key for government leaders to prevent the spread of rumors.

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July 29, 2020

How Mass Notification Helps to Identify and Communicate with Your At-Risk Population

Notifying residents about a public health emergency. Evacuating them before a wildfire or a hurricane strikes. Initiating rescue efforts to a flooded neighborhood. Providing comfort to the community after an active assailant incident. Safeguarding community members is one of many priorities for emergency managers, 9-1-1 teams, first responders, public health personnel and local government officials.

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July 23, 2020

4 Nice Ways to Welcome Students Back to School Virtually or In-Person

K-12 schools around the country are welcoming students back to the classroom. The situation is subject to change as rates of infection can change quickly. How is the best way to welcome back to school in a fluid environment?

April 30, 2020

Will We See Alyssa’s Law in the State of New York?

Alyssa's Law would require some kind of silent panic button or alarm in all public schools with a direct link to law enforcement agencies.

March 26, 2020

Managing Mental Health Remotely For K-12 Schools

In response to the international outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), K-12 schools across the country canceled classes and moved learning online. Teachers have readjusted to their new normal, sending virtual schedule and prerecorded links for videos. Districts are distributed laptops and internet hotspots to those in need, and meal pick-up locations remain open in

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March 25, 2020

Best Practices for Business Communications during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Organizations that implement best practices for business communications during the coronavirus outbreak will be better equipped to adapt to rapidly changing environments - giving them a better chance of surviving the disruption and recovering quicker.

March 25, 2020

How State and Local Governments can Enforce Social Distancing Policies and Better Protect Employees in the Community

While the U.S. remains behind most of the world in terms of the number of confirmed coronavirus infections per 100,000 citizens, state and local governments have an opportunity to take advantage of communication solutions in order to enforce social distancing policies and better protect employees in the community. Last Friday, the New York Times published

March 16, 2020

What, When, and How to Communicate with Employees about Coronavirus

Employers have an important role to play in mitigating the consequences of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in communicating information in a timely and efficient manner to keep employees safe.

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March 10, 2020

Employee Wellness and Workplace Safety Have Strong ROI

By approaching employee wellness and workplace safety as a strategic business investment, employers can generate ROI.

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