2020: A year of challenges and a time to focus on mission
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year. Every business has been impacted by the pandemic and ASC certainly was not immune. We faced those challenges head on and focused on [...]
Protecting Your Family is What Drives Us All Year
As we enter the holiday season in the U.S., it’s time to focus on family. For those of us at American Signal Corp., we focus on families all year by developing the technology necessary to keep [...]
Satellite Communication Can Help Alert Individuals in Rural, Mountainous Regions
Emergency managers that need to reach residents in isolated areas or areas separated by terrain have an effective means of alerting individuals using satellite communication. In situations where [...]
Emergency Alert Failures Prove Need for Layered Approach, Redundancies
September is National Preparedness Month and is designed to promote individual and family disaster planning. Furthermore, the month-long initiative provides a good opportunity for emergency [...]
The Internet of Things makes its mark on Emergency Management
The Internet has consumed us. It provides entertainment and the opportunity to connect with friends and family. It also helps keep you safe. The Internet of Things, or IoT, allows users to [...]
Using only wireless emergency alerts a short-sighted approach to mass notification
On April 12, 2020, emergency wireless alerts were activated regarding a tornado in East Brainerd, Tenn. But as the tornado approached the community of 14,000 at about 11:15 p.m., many residents [...]
IPAWS — Combined With ASC Technology — Offers a Powerful Tool for Saving Lives
FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS, quickly alerts citizens of any threat. The system is a nationwide emergency alerting platform that saves time when it matters [...]
Tornado Siren Maintenance Critical, Especially During Pandemic
Picture this: Your local hospital focuses on treating Covid-19 patients and severe weather is approaching. But, if you didn’t keep up with siren maintenance, any disaster causing injuries could [...]
ASC: More than a Tornado Siren Company
Welcome to the American Signal Corporation blog, where we will provide emergency management professionals with the information you need to deploy an effective emergency management system that can [...]
