PUBLIC SAFETY & NOTIFICATION                                             

Notifications/Alerts/Warnings Blog
Updated frequently, this blog is a part of Emergency Management Magazine's website, and covers a variety of issues related to ENS.  The blog can be found at http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/alerts.  Subscribe to stay current.

Galain Comments on Flood After-Action Report
The Army Corps of Engineers released an extensive after-action report on May 2010 floods that hit Tennessee hard.  The report cited a number of problems with communications with both the public and staff.  Galain was asked to comment on the report.  Download here 

Fire & Rescue Magazine Article:  "Get the Word Out"
Authored by Galain's Rick Wimberly and LA Fire Department's Ron Corona, the article discusses uses of ENS systems for non-emergency purposes.
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Ultimate Emergency Notification/Alerts/Warning System
A white paper thoroughly discussing what really makes a successful emergency notification, alerts, and warning system.  To receive a copy, please send an email to info@galainsolutions.com.  Input into the paper's content will be welcomed.

Wireless Devices for Alerting People with Disabilities
A presentation on study of wireless devices used to provide emergency notifications to people with disabilities.  Download here.

Alerts and Warnings Report to California Legislature
Report by State of California work group on Alerts and Warnings.  It is collaborative and comprehensive, and outlines a plan for a strong statewide alerts and warnings program.  Produced by the California Alert and Warning System Project. 

DHS CIO IT Program Assessment of IPAWS 03-10
Report by Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer on state of IPAWS program.

General Accounting Office (GAO) Testimony Regarding IPAWS 09-09
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Results of the Effectiveness of Using Reverse Telephone Emergency Warning Systems in the October 2007 San Diego Wildfires  John H. Sorensen, PhD.
A newly-released study for FEMA on the effectiveness of emergency notification systems during the San Diego wildfires of 2007.
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Language for legislation in California to add Blue Alerts to Amber Alerts.  Blue Alerts could be used when a law enforcement officer is killed or assaulted by a firearm.   Download here. 

SMS Limitations for Emergency Notifications
An excellent study on realities of using SMS for emergency notifications: Characterizing the Limitations of Third-Party EAS Over Cellular Text Messaging Services  By Patrick Traynor, Ph.D. (September 2008)   Download here

Common Alerting Protocol
FEMA Announces Support for Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) v1.1
OASIS document on CAP 1.1.

TechRadium Sues Twitter
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Department of Homeland Security Request for Information on Commercial Mobile Alert Service
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House of Representatives Letter to FCC and DHS on FM Alerting through Mobile Devices

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Notifications/Alerts/Warnings RFP Specification: 
A comprehensive list of features/functionality used to prepare Requests for Proposals can be made available by sending an email with "RFP Specification" in subject line to resources@galainsolutions.com.

Notifications/Alerts/Warnings Training Programs Available (not vendor specific):  Send email with "Training" in subject line to resources@galain.com.

DHS Grant Programs
New Department of Homeland Security grant program guidelines have been released.  The FEMA Grants and Assistance Programs site provides a good overview.


 SELLING TO GOVERNMENT                                             

"Selling to Government" Blog.   
Often updated, this blog covers a wide range of topics related to government sales - including practical tips and latest developments.  The blog can be found at:  http://sellingtogovernment.wordpress.com/.  Subscribe to stay current.

White Paper on Impact of State Fiscal Stabilization Funds on 
Public Safety. 
To receive a copy, please request here.

White Paper on Impact of Economic Stimulus on Public Safety. 
To receive a copy, please request here.

White Paper on Building Successful Business Cases. 
This is a practical how-to on developing Business Cases for government (or other purposes) that really work.  To receive a copy, please send an email with "Business Case" in subject line to resources@galainsolutions.com.

"Five Rules to Break When Selling to the Government" Paper 
Report is available by sending an email with "Top 5 Rules to Break" to resources@galainsolutions.com.

   


 
Welcome to the Galain Solutions Resource Center. 

On this page, you'll find helpful links to information on: Selling to Government, Serving Government, and Emergency Notifications/Alerts/Warnings.

Check back often. It's a work in progress, and we update it regularly.