Implementing an Effective Emergency Communications System in West Boylston, Massachusetts
Implementing an Effective Emergency Communications System in West Boylston, Massachusetts

Author: Richard J. Pauley

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13:

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The problem was that the Town of West Boylston, Massachusetts, Fire Department/Emergency Management Office did not have an effective plan to communicate emergency information to residents during a large scale local, or regional, disaster or emergency situation. The purpose of this research was to identify the issues involved with communicating emergency information to the residents of West Boylston, Massachusetts.

Mass Notification Systems
Mass Notification Systems

Author: Kenneth L. Gentile

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-04-15

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781439838471

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This is the first comprehensive reference on designing and implementing mass notification systems for emergency responders. It covers the increasing applications for mass notification and emergency communication systems in the public sector including use in military operations, homeland security, and state and city municipalities. For the private sector, it covers schools, wide-area campuses, and private safety and security. The book provides familiarity with the performance, survivability, maintenance, and testing compliance required by current standards and describes the procedures for determining performance as well as the development of the design process.

Technical Note 1733
Technical Note 1733

Author: U. S. Department U.S. Department of Commerce

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-04-28

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9781499211856

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When an emergency occurs, it is not always sufficient to simply initiate alarm bells. Individuals may not know what the alarm bell means and as a result may respond inappropriately to its sound. Many buildings have installed mass notification or emergency communication systems, based upon requirements provided in model codes and standards, that can be used to disseminate information in the event of an emergency. However, there is a lack of guidance on how to use current emergency communication systems in the most effective manner. As the use of newer technologies such as mobile devices or social networking tools grows, guidance on message content and dissemination becomes ever more critical for ensuring effective and safe response of building occupants during an emergency.

General Guidance on Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings
General Guidance on Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings

Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781496018908

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When a building emergency occurs, it is not always sufficient to simply initiate alarm bells. Individuals may not know what the alarm bell means and as a result may respond inappropriately to its sound. Many buildings have installed mass notification or emergency communication systems, based upon requirements provided in international codes and standards, that can be used to disseminate audible or visually-provided information in the event of an emergency. However, there is a lack of guidance on how to use current emergency communication systems in the most effective manner. For example, buildings often use these systems to disseminate pre-recorded, general emergency voice alarm messages that leave occupants wanting and needing further information before effectively responding. Especially as the use of newer technologies such as mobile devices or social networking tools grows, guidance on message content and dissemination becomes even more critical to ensure effective and safe response of building occupants during an emergency.