Emergency Notification Resources

Inova Solutions' network of experts have written several papers detailing emergency notification best practices and legislation. Feel free to read or download any document, no registration required!

Understanding the New Emergency Notification Provisions of the HEOA

With the final rules to the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) put in place October 29, 2009, campus safety officials are working to understand how the legislation affects their campuses. In order to assist institutions across the country with understanding the emergency notification changes, Inova Solutions has boiled down all the mass notification legislation into an easy-to-read eBook.  Inova’s eBook puts everything into perspective and covers all the essentials about the emergency notification provisions.

Deploying Visual Message Boards for Mass Notification

Many colleges and universities recognize that instant, multi-modal communication to students and faculty during an emergency situation will keep their campus community as safe as possible. However, few emergency management personnel know how to deploy a multi-modal notification system in the most effective way.

Visual message boards from Inova Solutions are designed for easy deployment and integration with other means of emergency notification. A phased deployment, as outlined in this paper, will ensure a seamless and successful mass notification system implementation.

Selecting a Visual Communications System Provider

Not all emergency message boards are created equal, and the consequences of selecting a low quality product or provider can prove disastrous during a system test or actual emergency.

In this position paper, "Selecting a Visual Communications System Provider," subject matter expert Inova Solutions outlines seven considerations every emergency manager should keep in mind when shopping for a visual notification system provider.

A Holistic Approach to Mass Notification

Many universities are responding to demands from government, administrators and parents to implement effective emergency mass notification plans. Since there is not just one way to reach people during a crisis, IT Managers are turning to a multi-tiered approach to mass notification.

Inova Solutions discusses this in a recent position paper: A Holistic Approach to Mass Notification: The role of visual alerting and smart LED signage in emergency situations on university campuses.

The Instant Notification Imperative

Due to recent legislation, higher education institutions are required to instantly notify campus communities of any situation that threatens their health or safety. This legislation highlights the importance of a timely response to emergencies as well as the repercussions if guidelines are not followed.

Join Inova Solutions for an insightful discussion on the importance of an appropriate mass notification response in the first few minutes following a crisis.

Cost Savings Presentation

Say goodbye to expensive, cumbersome mass notification systems, and hello to Inova OnAlert. This digital display system delivers emergency messages and synchronized time in one simple appliance. With an energy-efficient design and low implementation costs, OnAlert can save your organization up to $3,000 per display over its lifetime.

Virginia Tech Case Study

Virginia Tech has taken a proactive approach to providing the best possible multi-modal emergency notification coverage to its campus community. Using its innovative "VT Alerts" system as the backbone, and Inova Solutions' OnAlert™ LED displays as one of the many modes of communication, Virginia Tech has taken great strides in ensuring the protection and safety of students, faculty and staff.