Children and Youth Preparedness Month Recap

Children & Youth Preparedness Month
Resource Guide 2023

 

As we wrap up Child & Youth Preparedness Month, ensuring you are prepared for emergencies before, during, and after is critical.

Throughout August, we shared multiple resources for how Alertus ensures everyone in your organization gets the right message at the right time.


Blogs

Out of the Office but Facing An Emergency? Send and Cancel Alerts From Anywhere

Emergencies can arise at any moment, so administrators must be prepared to develop and distribute critical notifications from wherever they are located. Read on to learn how organizations can help keep people informed by utilizing a mass notification system that provides flexibility to disseminate and cancel critical messages while away from a desk.


Webinars & Webpages

How to Choose the Right Panic Button Solutions for Your K-12 Community

Explore a wide variety of devices on the market – from wearable WiFi and Bluetooth panic buttons to USB and hardwired activation devices – and why it’s important to identify the solutions that meet your school’s or district’s unique needs.

Mass Notification for K-12 Schools

Protecting your K-12 community from potential threats – active shooters, severe weather, health outbreaks, and more – is one of your top priorities. It’s our mission to support you in this effort.


Diagrams

Back to School

Did you know that less than half of American families have an emergency preparedness plan?

Signs of a Concealed Weapon 

Incidents involving firearms, knives, and other weapons occur everywhere, including schools and hospitals. However, it may be difficult to tell if someone is carrying a weapon. Here are five signs to look for.

How Schools Can Mitigate Violence 

An April 2023 survey of educators found that four out of 10 teachers are considering quitting because they feel unsafe at work. With the school year right around the corner, now is the time to carefully evaluate if your school is ready for the fall or if it’s time to make immediate changes.

Unique Capabilities of the Alertus System for Education Institutions

Mass notification is a critical component of a campus safety strategy. But do you know how your Alertus System can help you overcome the unique challenges of educational institutions? We’ve listed some to the left.

Kat Wilkerson