Emergency Notification Resources

Berkly Trumbo, Inova Solutions' Director of Emergency Communication Systems, has written several papers detailing emergency notification best practices. Feel free to read or download any document, no registration required!

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 his position paper, "Selecting a Visual Communications System Provider," subject matter expert Berkly Trumbo 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.

Berkly Trumbo, Director of Emergency Communication Systems at Inova Solutions, discusses this in his 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 Berkly Trumbo, Director of Emergency Communication Systems at 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.