Mass Notification Solutions

The emergency mass notification system exists to alert residents to the risk of danger and as a service to their communities. To reach their entire population, mass notification systems include two-way communication and multilingual support. In addition to emergency alerts, local agencies can also provide informational notifications to residents for road closures, utility failures, coronavirus guidelines and other operational updates.

Using a branded opt-in portal enables residents and visitors to the area to create an end-user profile and then select their emergency notification preferences, including their preferred types and delivery methods of alerts.

The purpose of a mass notification solution for colleges, universities and K-12 schools is to simultaneously alert 9-1-1, administration leadership and the school community about an incident that requires an emergency response, evacuation or lockdown. Higher education institutions can reach out to faculty, staff and students about safety and security communications in the event of an emergency. The entire community can be notified instantly when severe weather, campus crime or an adverse event happens via multiple communication channels. Students can also receive informational notifications on class schedules,  updated sports events or safety protocols.

An emergency mass notification system provides a fast and reliable method to contact staff, parents and students. Schools need an easy-to-use notification system to rapidly send emergency alerts, as well as parent notifications. A mass notification system can send messages to advise parents of school closures due to severe weather, .

The Rave critical communication platform relies on many channels of communication. System administrators can send alerts by phone broadcast, SMS text, email, desktop, RSS, Alertus, CAP or social media.  Database contacts can choose which communication methods are used, and which language alerts are sent in. The choice of communication methods and languages is made in the organization-branded web portal. Database contacts also have the opportunity to subscribe to different groups in addition to the one they have been auto-sorted

A further nonemergency use for Rave’s critical communication solution is regulatory compliance. Our system of emergency mass notification can be used as part of a disaster recovery plan, as well as to send trackable and auditable messages when proof may be required about the content of a message and its receipt. This feature can also be of benefit in multiple human resources use cases. A system of mass notification for corporate communications can also be employed for more regular and celebratory r events in the workplace, such as   sharing company achievements or inviting employees to an out-of-work social event. Whatever the motive for implementing a system of mass notification for corporate communications, you will find many more uses for it than you imagine.

A mass notification system can be one of the key tools for improving operations, allowing leaders to quickly distribute information, maintain safe and efficient conditions, and keep workers up-to-date via an employee safety app. Managers can use the system to distribute information to all workers, whether or not these individuals are on-site or working remotely. The notifications can be simultaneously sent out, reaching employees via text, desktop alerts, sirens or more  in three simple clicks.

Mass notification can help administrators save both time and money, leveraging an automated polling module to easily fill shifts and keep the supply chain moving. Within minutes, administrators can fill a staffing shortage or facilitate a shift change by sending out a quota poll through text, email or voice call. The two-way anonymous tip feature can also further bolster safety,  empowering employees to report any concerning situations or suspicious behavior to relevant stakeholders. The feature connects employees directly with safety stakeholders and empowers them to come forward with critical information without fear of retaliation.

A healthcare mass notification system is a multifunctional communication system that can be employed for many purposes. Although most often considered to be an ideal solution for alerting staff, patients, and visitors to an emergency, a healthcare mass notification system can also streamline internal communications, enhance patient care, and support healthcare marketing efforts.  Yet to achieve the maximum possible benefits, a healthcare mass notification system must be compliant with state and federal laws, overcome the problem of alert fatigue in the healthcare industry, and be capable of sending targeted messages to specific recipients without impacting HIPAA or PHI.