www.singlewire.com | 608.661.1140 | Emergency Alert Challenges The campus faced its first challenge when its Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department conducted a surprise drill, sending an evacuation alert via overhead speakers. “A few people had their office doors shut and didn’t hear the evacuation message,” said Dvorscak. “They were still working in their offices after everyone else had evacuated.” The office buildings on campus provided a structural challenge. Over the years, additions had been made, but some offices were built beyond the reach of overhead speakers. In addition, facilities such as the shop floor were often noisy, and employees didn’t have access to computers, email or desk phones to receive alerts. An InformaCast Solution Dvorscak and his

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