"Storm Mode" Benchmark
"Storm Mode" occurs when multiple response services are dispatched at once.
This can cause a heavy load at the 911 and emergency response centers. In this situation,
it is imparative that responders are notified quickly and without latency. It could
be a matter of life and death.
Effective emergency management and incident response activities rely on flexible
communications and information systems that provide a common operating picture to
emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations. Incident
communications are facilitated through the development and use of common communications
plans and interoperable communications equipment, processes, standards, and architectures.
During an incident, this integrated approach links the operational and support units
of the various organizations to maintain communications connectivity and situational
awareness.
Emergency responders should always be prepared for all sorts of storm disasters
that could affect their locality. Not only should they be aware of organizations
such as NOAA’s National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
and the American Red Cross (in case of a major or national disaster to get there
information) but most importantly the ability to be contacted, whenever that may
be. Where will you be when disaster strikes? How will you be contacted? You could
be anywhere - at work, at school, in the car? How will other responders find you?
ECM2 transmits hundreds of emergency text messages and emails at once, so your message
can reach you in a matter of seconds, no matter where you are. Currently, ECM2 is
able to handle approximately 250 messages a minute. Our system will be upgrading
shortly to 450 messages a minute with an overall goal of handling 10,000 messages
a minute as well as distributing the text messages and emails to multiple Emergency
reponse centers, Police, EMS and Fire stations simultaneously.
Should an emergency occur in your community, ECM2 can provide fast, efficient and
error-free functionality text messaging and email notifications to all your firemen,
police officers, EMS, ambulance services and their entire staff, employees or members.
ECM2 is committed to helping all emergency responders by creating and advancing
the development of the communication tools neccesary in assisting responders for
timely reaction to and preparing for any emergency situation.