Campus safety is crucial in higher education institutions, as universities and colleges are responsible for the well-being of their students, faculty, and campus visitors. Ensuring a safe learning and working environment not only promotes academic success but also provides a sense of security and trust within the campus community. From preventing accidents to responding quickly to emergencies such as natural disasters or security threats, schools must be equipped with effective safety measures.
Technology solutions can help higher education institutions with:
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Campus Lockdown & Safety – During a campus lockdown or critical situation, school faculty should have the flexibility to instantly alert campus staff, local public safety officials, and be able to put the school on lockdown if necessary. Consider flexible solutions like physical/wearable panic buttons, mobile/desktop applications, dialing an extension via PBX phone, or under the desk panic buttons.
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Automated Weather Alerts – You can alert students and faculty of severe weather emergencies with real-time alerts from the National Weather Service as well as share important information such as campus closures, evacuation procedures, and where to seek shelter.
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Biohazard Alerts – In the event of incidents such as gas leaks, integrated alert systems can activate strobe lights, bell-tones, and create an auto-conference call to effectively notify and evacuate students and faculty on campus.
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School Paging & Broadcast Announcements – You can broadcast live, pre-recorded or text-to-speech alerts across overhead speakers, digital signage, and more to quickly communicate within a school building and on campus.
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Scheduled Bells & Automated Alerts – Leverage your existing overhead IP and analog speakers to create unified scheduled bells, announcements, and drills (e.g. routine fire drills) across campuses.
Intrado Safety Suite offers comprehensive solutions to the unique needs of university and college settings. With its variety of features like the Wearable Panic Button, Intrado Revolution, Safety Shield, and E911, Safety Suite empowers schools to enhance campus safety, improve emergency response times, and ultimately protect the lives of those within their community.
By leveraging Intrado Safety Suite, higher education intuitions can enhance their emergency preparedness, thereby creating a more secure learning environment. Investing in these innovative solutions not only mitigates risks but also demonstrates a commitment to the safety and well-being of the entire campus community.
To learn more, visit https://www.intrado.com/campus-school-solutions.
