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Product snapshot
AlertMedia offers an iOS app that helps organizations detect potential threats to their people or operations and send urgent communications to those affected. The application is available at no extra cost for companies already using AlertMedia’s emergency communication platform and is intended for both managers and staff.
Features for employees
- Quickly summon help and include your GPS location when reporting an incident.
- Browse and read new alerts and advisories from your organization.
- Complete polls and surveys distributed by administrators.
- Send short replies or share situational details in response to messages.
- Visit event pages to see ongoing updates and situation summaries.
Capabilities for administrators
- Get instant alerts about local risks that might affect people or facilities.
- Dispatch multi-channel messages from your phone using the same straightforward interface found on the web.
- Use saved message templates to speed up responses during incidents.
- Oversee inbound messages and manage replies from affected individuals.
- Start a conference call to coordinate with stakeholders and update event pages as situations evolve.
Notes on privacy and battery use
The app can optionally collect location data even when it’s not actively open, so users should be aware this may reduce device battery life. Organizations should communicate how and when location tracking is used so staff can make informed choices.
Alternative options to consider
- Alertzy — push-based alerts (Free tier available)
- Everbridge — enterprise-grade mass notification system
- OneCall Now — streamlined emergency messaging for teams
Quick summary
Overall, AlertMedia’s iPhone app is designed to let teams communicate rapidly during critical events, giving administrators mobility and situational awareness while ensuring employees receive and can respond to urgent notices from anywhere.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
