City Of Galveston “Living on the coast, hurricane evacuations are a matter of life and death. The Everbridge system allowed us to quickly contact thousands of residents who were affected by Hurricane Ike, rapidly communicating warnings and madatory evacuation orders within minutes was critical for public safety as Hurricane Ike approached Galveston Isand.” Alicia Cahill City of Galveston OVERVIEW PROBLEM On Sept. 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston Island, causing at least 82 fatalities and accounting for more than $27 billion in damages. SOLUTION The Everbridge system provided the performance, reliability, speed, and ease of use the City of Galveston needed to keep its residents informed throughout the hurricane. Located in the Gulf of Mexico, Galvest

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