tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844377697433004498.post1555261081733740755..comments2023-08-05T05:59:48.700-07:00Comments on Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Landline, Cellphone, EmailNeighbors Helping Neighborshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278074502086273506noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844377697433004498.post-5888953812520534472008-09-16T03:36:00.000-07:002008-09-16T03:36:00.000-07:00"No longer relevent"? It is true that technology ..."No longer relevent"? <BR/><BR/>It is true that technology exists. And OneCallNow, is just one of the many solutions on the market.<BR/><BR/>The organization that was referenced solved the problem last night, they will speak to the parent who did not want to provide their phone number.<BR/><BR/>Some non-profits, even in the United States, need to be seen in the same light as developing countries. Unless you are giving away free technology, with limited funding, money is spent in higher priority areas. Like funding food and supervision for the children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844377697433004498.post-21550023173850189272008-09-15T16:09:00.000-07:002008-09-15T16:09:00.000-07:00The reference to the 1970's 'phone tree' is no lon...The reference to the 1970's 'phone tree' is no longer relevent. Thousands of schools use a fully hosted, totally reliable, completely automated messaging system that sends phone calls to homes at 5 am when school is cancelled (and no one is checking email), to parents' cell phones in middle of the day when a first grader is absent (is she sick or missing?); AND sends email and text messages when appropriate.<BR/><BR/>In all events, it is essential to be able to reach every parent, wherever they may be - in minutes; preferrably with the voice of the principal or superintendent; particularly when an incident is in progress.<BR/><BR/>It is a frightening statistic that 37% of all schools will encounter an emergency lockdown this year, most for weapons in the building or the real threat of them. <BR/><BR/>Informing every parent fast must be an essential part of any sound crisis management plan. <BR/><BR/>Leib Lurie, CEO<BR/>OneCall Now - when messages matter<BR/>www.onecallnow.comLeib Luriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558650681814657218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844377697433004498.post-1573365065144566562008-09-15T04:44:00.000-07:002008-09-15T04:44:00.000-07:00Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a th...Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a thorough Crisis Management Plan template.<BR/><BR/>http://www.fcps.edu/fts/safety-security/publications/cmw.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com