Looking for why an Emergency Communications tool is a must have?

We’ve thought hard about the reasons our clients came to us initially and stick with us for years.  Here is our list of the top 15 reasons why you should use an emergency notification tool like the Calling Tree.

1 – Speed

Emergency notification tools can deliver messages instantly, allowing you to quickly inform a large number of people about an emergency.

2 – Reach

These tools can reach a large audience, including employees, customers, students, or residents in a specific area.

3 – Accuracy

By using an emergency communication app, you can ensure that your message is delivered accurately, without errors or confusion.

4 – Customisation

You can customize your message to include specific information relevant to the emergency, such as location, severity, and instructions.

5 – Reliability

Emergency notification tools are designed to be reliable, with redundant systems and backup power sources to ensure that messages are delivered even during power outages or other disruptions.

6 – Response tracking

The better notification tools allow you to track the response of your recipients, providing valuable information for emergency response planning and improving future communication.

7 – Integration

Many notification tools can be integrated with other emergency response systems, such as fire alarms or security alert systems.

8 – Multiple communication channels

Notification tools can deliver messages through multiple channels, including SMS, email, voice calls, and push notifications.

9 – Automation

You can set up automated messages to be sent in response to specific triggers, such as an earthquake or severe weather event.

10 – Staff-targeting

Deliver messages to specific staff with particular characteristics (area/office/department/role), allowing you to target your message to those who are most affected by the emergency.

11 – Compliance

Many industries, such as healthcare and education, have legal requirements for emergency notification systems.

12 – Reputation management

Using an emergency notification tool shows that you take the safety of your employees, customers, or residents seriously, which can improve your reputation and build trust.

13 – Cost-effective

Emergency notification tools can be more cost-effective than traditional methods, such as phone trees or mass mailings.

14 – Accessibility

Notification tools can provide accessibility options for people with disabilities, such as closed captioning or text-to-speech.

15 – Peace of mind

By using an emergency notification tool, you can have peace of mind knowing that you have taken steps to ensure the safety of your people in case of an emergency.

Number 13 is the key to most things, “Not as expensive as I had thought” is often the response to our pricing.  

Contact us for information and details and let us save you the headache of managing all this yourself.