Whether you're a school administrator or on the school board, you are responsible for ensuring the safety of students, staff, teachers, and parents when they're on school premises. Emergencies can strike when you least expect it, and if you don't have a proper system in place, panic can set in and make the situation even worse. That is why communication is key. An emergency messaging system for your San Antonio, TX institution lets you clearly alert everyone and delinate next steps.

An emergency messaging system is a valuable tool your school needs to communicate quickly and effectively with the community during emergencies. But to promote swift action, you need to make sure students, parents and teachers are reading and engaging with the notifications. An unclear or poorly written message can lead to confusion, wasted time and inaction — all the things you want to avoid during critical situations.

At ASAP Security Services, we have some tips to help you clean up your messages for better results. Keep reading to learn four ways to improve mass notifications in your San Antonio, TX, school community.