Kathleen Ohlson

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May 7, 2021

COVID-19 Remains Top Safety Concern for Upcoming School Year

In-person learning has resumed in school districts across the country, but questions about the upcoming academic year are beginning to surface. What will school look like next year? What are the major safety concerns? What actions can be done to alleviate and resolve them?

April 29, 2022

How Communication and Engagement Supports Mental, Behavioral Health and Public Safety

Millions of residents across the country struggle with mental health conditions and/or behavioral health issues every day.

June 9, 2021

Severe Weather Preparedness: How to Keep Your Community Safe When Seconds Matter

Severe weather events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, wildfires and droughts, are wreaking havoc across every part of the U.S. How do you keep your community safe when seconds matter?

November 3, 2021

Securing Soft Targets with the Help of Mass Notification Systems

Soft targets have open environments likely with multiple access points, encouraging people to come and go freely.

students with their hands raised in a classroom as the teacher at the front of the class points to someone

February 1, 2022

What School Safety Looks Like in 2022

Improving student safety engagement is a goal that’s best addressed from multiple angles.

elderly couple sitting together on bench

July 29, 2020

How Mass Notification Helps to Identify and Communicate with Your At-Risk Population

Notifying residents about a public health emergency. Evacuating them before a wildfire or a hurricane strikes. Initiating rescue efforts to a flooded neighborhood. Providing comfort to the community after an active assailant incident. Safeguarding community members is one of many priorities for emergency managers, 9-1-1 teams, first responders, public health personnel and local government officials.

February 25, 2021

How to Overcome Public Safety Challenges and Build Community Trust

Residents want to know what’s going on and what actions to take when an adverse event strikes, as well as stay updated. But it’s challenging for state and local agencies to get the information out to their communities.

May 26, 2022

How Communication Helps State, Local Governments Prevent and Mitigate Cyberattacks

Cyberattacks against state and local government agencies and departments are increasingly common and becoming more sophisticated and severe. Learn how communication can help.

February 10, 2022

How Communication Advocates for K–12 Student Mental Health

Some students only receive mental health and emotional support services at their schools.

April 12, 2021

U.S Secret Service Analysis Shows Plots Against Schools Shared Ahead of Time

Studies show most students who plan school attacks exhibit observable concerning behavior and other early indicators of violence. Learn how school personnel can create and maintain a safe school environment that encourages students to speak up if they see students struggling.

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