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Emergency Manager – Respond to man-made threats and natural hazardsIn your world, preparation is paramount. Hours and hours are spent planning for an eventuality that hopefully never comes. But what if it does? The EOC is activated, the team arrives on site, and the paper starts flying. Despite best efforts to log, document, and communicate, a lack of technology can make the event even more difficult. Emergency Operations Center – Replicate your forms, status boards, and automate reporting via softwareThe benefits of moving to a web-based EOC software include having your emergency team check in to the significant events log before they arrive on site so they are fully briefed and ready for action. Emergency managers experience much more simplified reporting than ever before. Internet-based software is 99% customizable to your own workflow so your process doesn’t change – its simply replicated in software. GIS for the EOC – Integrate maps, plume models, earthquake shake models, and manage evacuations using GISThe benefits of moving to a web-based EOC mapping software include having roles for planning, operations, press contacts, etc., and publishing web based maps on a need to know basis. Emergency managers will experience a faster, more robust planning process as it relates to geography. As well, plume and earthquake modeling software can be integrated into your GIS system so you can manage evacuations. Emergency Notification – Broadcast alerts and receive responsesBy using emergency notification systems, you can cost-effectively and easily communicate with employees, partners, and customers anytime, anywhere. When an enterprise is confronted with an emergency – manmade or natural hazard, accidental or intentional, timely notification and response are critical. Multiple devices can be hit simultaneously or in sequence depending on the urgency of the situation. Fire Planning – Build a fire plan using an online systemUsing a web based pre-incident planning software application will enable both senior fire officers and corporate managers to build and maintain a fire plan. Critical information can then be shared with first responders at the emergency site. Maps and digital photographs can be recalled and improve both life safety of occupants and firefighter safety. |
