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THIS JUST IN ! A ground breaking new technology needs help from government to keep high-rise a safer place to live. Please have a read of an article I wrote in Condo Business Magazine. https://lnkd.in/ewrD_qGu For more articles and information like this go to www.riskboss.com.

THIS JUST IN ! A ground breaking new technology needs help from government to keep high-rise a safer place to live. Please have a read of an article I wrote in Condo Business Magazine. https://lnkd.in/ewrD_qGu For more articles and information like this go to www.riskboss.com.

THIS JUST IN ! A ground breaking new technology needs help from government to keep high-rise a safer place to live. Please have a read of an article I wrote in Condo Business Magazine. https://lnkd.in/ewrD_qGu For more articles and information like this go to www.riskboss.com.

This is noteworthy due to its social impact and state level state emergency declaration! Gov. Josh Green, M.D. signed an Emergency Proclamation Friday to avoid loss of telecommunications services for hundreds of Hawaiian Home Lands households across the state. On May 30, 2024, Sandwich Isle Communications, a private company that provides phone and internet services to many customers on Hawaiian Home Lands, announced through an email to customers that services would cease on June 1, 2024. The termination of services could leave approximately 1,500 households and several business, schools, and other institutions on Hawaiian Home Lands without phone and/or internet services, according to department officials. #emergencymanagement #crisismanagement #risk

🚨5 key take aways from the survey below: ✅️ A plan in place for POTS or land lines due to Telecom companies phasing them out ✅️ Who is currently answering your phones at your property when you have an elevator entrapment? ✅️ Concerns with VoIP (Voice over the internet protocol) with power outages and other failures ✅️ New building codes for several states in the U.S ✅️ Cost of operations (including hidden costs).

Local governments rely on emergency mass notifications to keep residents safe and informed during crises. However, inadvertent or inaccurate messages can quickly erode public trust. Local authorities can minimize the risk of communication errors by integrating with IPAWS and implementing a system with clean live/test environments, alert confirmations, and review processes. CivicPlus #LocalGovernment #GovernmentTechnology #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentDigitization #ResidentExperience #DigitalServices #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement https://lnkd.in/g4iBHfps

Local governments rely on emergency mass notifications to keep residents safe and informed during crises. However, inadvertent or inaccurate messages can quickly erode public trust. Local authorities can minimize the risk of communication errors by integrating with IPAWS and implementing a system with clean live/test environments, alert confirmations, and review processes. CivicPlus #LocalGovernment #GovernmentTechnology #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentDigitization #ResidentExperience #DigitalServices #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement https://lnkd.in/gn2BcmFv

'Emergency services need a multi-channel approach to communication' Public contact with emergency services has shifted from dialing 999 to using various online channels, requiring services to adapt to flexible, modern communication demands. Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q02-HxZz0 #EmergencyServicesTimes #EST #ETS2025

📣 Are you prepared for the unexpected? Would you have everything you need if you had to leave home urgently? With so much of our lives reliant on connectivity, it’s crucial to think about the impacts of losing it during a natural disaster or emergency that may require a quick evacuation. To help you prepare, we've put together a list of essential steps that can make a significant difference in such situations: 1️⃣ Back up your important data 2️⃣ Follow our four steps to emergency preparedness 3️⃣ Discover how we prepare for emergencies 4️⃣ Take action – start your preparations today! Visit our newsroom for more information 👉https://lnkd.in/gvQYtwhF Stay safe and be proactive! #EmergencyPreparedness

🚒 A recent Washingtonian article uncovered major issues within DC's 911 system. It highlights issues like long response times and address miscommunications that can be the difference between life and death. These failures also highlight the importance of accurate location data during emergencies. 🚨 This is where the US National Grid could play a vital role. The USNG offers a standardized, efficient way to communicate precise locations to first responders, reducing confusion and delays. Implementing the USNG into 911 systems like DC could save lives by providing responders with exact locations, and no more address miscommunications. 🌐 📰 Read more about the issues within DC’s 911 system here: https://lnkd.in/e_zdvram #DC911 #EmergencyServices #USNG