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  Typical AM Advisory Radio Applications  
Cover the County with Broadcasts
Fort Bend County, Texas, acquires the largest synchronized multi-station ALERT AM System in the USA, purchased primarily through FEMA HMGP funding. See a case study.

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Tell Residents When to Evacuate
"Every time someone smelled smoke, our 911 and emergency call center lines were swamped," says Los Alamos County, NM, Emergency Director Phil Taylor. With only two roads in and out of the area, residents wanted to know when to evacuate. Now dual ALERT AM stations communicate directly to all motorists in the County. See the story.

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Reach Campus Motorists 24/7
The State University of New York at Buffalo uses an Information Station for emergencies to communicate with on-campus travelers about daily and event-driven traffic. See an article.

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Gear Up for Hurricanes
Florida hurricane readiness trend has produced many emergency advisory radio stations since 2005. A few include Oakland Park, Boca Raton, Orlando,  Orlando International Airport and Delray Beach. These stations are positioned to inform the public 24/7.

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Warn When Wildfires Threaten
Wildfires continue to be a problem in California as evidenced by the recent Zaca incident near Santa Barbara. So the San Marcos Pass Volunteer Fire Department and  Wildland Residents Association use their ALERT AM station (SMPERS 1040 AM) to assist in communication efforts associated with evacuations. See an indepth case study.

 

AM Radio Stations for Airports AM Radio Stations for Bridges AM Radio Stations for Universities AM Emergency Advisory Radio Stations
Airports Bridges &
Points of Entry
Colleges & Universities Emergency Management
AM Radio Stations for Events AM Radio Stations for Interpretation AM Radio Stations for Industry Radio Stations for the Military
Events & Attractions Historic Sites Industries Military
AM Radio Stations for Parking AM Radio Stations for Parks Public Health Radio Stations
Nonprofit Groups Parking
Areas
Parks Public Health
AM Radio Stations for Tourism AM Radio Stations for Byways AM Radio Stations for Traffic Control AM Radio Stations for Visitor Centers
Recreation Areas Scenic Byways & Corridors Traffic Control Visitor Information
Specific-Area Radio
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Update Broadcasts even when Cell/Telephones are Down
ISS' new 2-way redundant control option offers full management of the ALERT AM radio station via user-provided, push-to-talk style transceivers in the event of the loss of computer, cell or telephone control of radio station broadcasts. This new option, available on the NX8R Digital Message Player, operates with the same commands and protocols as regular ALERT AM cell/telephone control, to a allow seamless changeover. NX8R's reliability and new redundancy feature ensure that ALERT AM stations stay up, especially when other modes of public communication are down.

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Broadcast Campus Alerts Fast
Emergency advisory radio and/or flashing signs help reach people within a 3-5-mile radius of campus. That's 28-78 square miles. These tools are effective because they...

- Reach even those who do not sign up for notifications, including campus visitors and nearby residents.

- Deliver detailed instructions.

- Explain why sirens sound.

- Speak to motorists who might not be able to receive text messages.

- Do not require database maintenance as text-messaging and call systems do.

- Do not cost anything extra to activate.

- Are under total control of operators.

- Function even in times when cell phone and utility companies cannot provide service, an option.

- Garner attention (via optional, remotely activated flashing signs), an option.

See grants to fund equipment.

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Acquire Emergency Advisory Radio with New Federal Grant Money
The Federal Government has announced the availability of more funding for public health agencies and schools. Also, the DHS's 2008 grant program offers high-risk, heavily populated areas funding for emergency alerting systems, such as ALERT AM and Flashing ALERT Signs. Similarly, the WARN Act assures funding of these same technologies for remote areas (private sector, academia, tribal communities, etc.) underserved by commercial/mobile services. See ISS' "Emergency Funding Resources" webpage, which includes a clear/concise 2008 DHS funding guide.

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Broadcast Public Health Alerts
Built for speed and ease, the new RadioSTAT Portable Advisory Radio Station allows public health officials to communicate directly with motorists about evacuations, points of distribution, surge operations, decontaminations and more. See the webpage.
 
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