In recent years, there has been more and more criminal activity focusing on schools. Where once schools were havens to learn and grow, students and teachers must now go about their days anxiously. Fortunately, though, technology has advanced, and emergency notification systems are now available to help mitigate and control emergency situations. These mass notification systems help create more sound preventive measures and emergency response plans by ensuring that students and staff get instant alerts about security threats and instructions on what to do as they happen.

But how do you choose the right emergency notification system for your Austin, TX, school? Read on to find out!

There’s a wave of violence sweeping through schools in America, and it's become clear that safety and security measures must be a top priority for educational institutions. Bellaire, TX, is not immune to this growing threat, which is why ASAP Security Services have made it our mission to protect school communities across the state. One of the best ways to do so is through smart, automated emergency notification systems.

At ASAP, we know every institution is unique. That’s why our team of technology integrators will design and install a notification system tailored to the specific needs of your school. And what could give you greater peace of mind than notifying students, staff, and parents in real time, giving everyone the opportunity to respond efficiently during a crisis?

Read on to learn more about the benefits of installing a mass notification system at school and how it will help you connect and protect the entire community when every second counts. 

Alyssa’s Law is proposed Texas legislation designed to improve law enforcement’s response times in the event of an emergency at public schools. It requires that public elementary and secondary schools must be supplied with silent panic alarms that directly notify law enforcement. 

Named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student that died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 in a mass school shooting event along with 16 other people, the law was passed in New Jersey and Florida and is pending in New York, Arizona, Nebraska, and Texas. 

When integrated into an emergency notification system, these panic buttons provide superior peace of mind and protection when every second counts. Let’s look at what these systems can offer schools in Katy, TX.

How does your school handle emergencies? Of course, you have plans for various situations, from weather events to fire to incidents of violence. In all those events, disseminating correct and timely information is vital for safety and mitigating dangers. That's where emergency notification systems come in. Emergency and mass notification systems use multiple communication channels to keep all constituents informed of a situation, what to do, and what not to do. 

Let's explore how Katy, TX schools can use emergency notification solutions below.