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By Noah Reiter
Message Received
Technologies have changed in the industry for the better
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Emergency Communication
There is little debate as to whether the introduction of new emergency communications technologies have changed the industry for the better. New technologies allow first responders to have more information avail- able to them, making them better prepared when responding to emergencies. Response times have also decreased thanks to more accurate location data, better information and quick- er communications.
Important Information
Similarly, there are also more channels to reach the public than ever
before, which makes it easier to get residents important information in the event of severe weather, active shooter incidents or other emergencies.
Yet, even with all the new modes of communicating with each other and the public, emergency officials still are faced with the chal- lenge of making sure their messages are received. People are often overwhelmed with the amount of information they receive on a daily basis, making it hard to ensure important messages are received. This is especially true of those on college campuses or in schools, where students are always connected and digesting mass amounts of information day in and day out—from sources that may or may not
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