Thursday, July 23, 2009

10 Ways a City Can Use Alerts Made Easy

City leaders have a big responsibility to keep their citizens safe and secure. Alerts Made Easy lets them keep the people informed with the click of a button or one simple phone call. And the alerts go out almost instantly, so announcements are always timely.

Here are 10 ways a city can implement Alerts Made Easy a communication tool to keep citizens informed:
  1. Warn citizens of approaching severe weather and advise them where to take shelter.
  2. Remind citizens of city council meetings, zoning commission meetings, and other important events.
  3. Inform citizens of street closures due to water main breaks or traffic tie-ups
  4. Announce evacuation plans when certain areas are threatened by a fire or chemical spill.
  5. Inform citizens of office hour changes or closings for during holidays and other
  6. Warn citizens of a potentially dangerous criminal situation and ask them to be on alert.
  7. Announce special events, such as community picnics, celebrations, or traditions.
  8. Give citizens the latest important information after a natural disaster, such as a tornado or hurricane.
  9. Advise citizens of water contamination problems and issue health alerts.
  10. Announce a change in city services, such as garbage pick-up.

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