Community Solutions
Warning Systems for Communities and Homeland Security
Community Warning Systems
- When facing natural or man-made threats, communication is critical in savings lives and minimizing injuries. ATI’s powerful, reliable, and robust Public Warning Systems have been deployed by numerous communities and Homeland Security to provide essential alert/warning capabilities for emergency preparedness and planning.
Applications
- ATI solutions range from high-power outdoor speakers to fully integrated comprehensive regional alerting by simultaneous telephone, email, internet, and audio/visual notifications that can be used for:
- Severe Weather Warnings
- All-Hazard Events
- Tsunami Warnings
- Hurricanes
- Floods/Down Stream Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfire, releases of deadly gas
- Terrorist attacks
- Border checkpoints, airports, ports, train stations (transportation hubs)
- Parks and zoos
- Stadiums and arenas
Compliance
- Compliant with FEMA regulations, ATI helps emergency planners implement warning systems as part of emergency response programs needed for:
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA provides guidelines and resources for emergency management, including best practices for mass notification systems.
- NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72 provides comprehensive guidance for the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of emergency communication systems, including mass notification systems.
- Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS): IPAWS is a federal alerting system that allows authorized agencies to send emergency messages to the public via various communication channels.
- National Weather Service (NWS) Alerts: Ensuring the mass notification system can receive NWS weather alerts and warnings allows the community to be informed about severe weather events that may impact safety.
- FCC Regulations: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulations related to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system.
- Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs): LEPCs and SERCs are established under EPCRA to coordinate emergency planning efforts at the local and state levels.
Typical Case Studies
- ATI works with emergency management personnel to design warning systems that meet your community’s alert and acoustic coverage needs. ATI can implement a new system, upgrade your existing system, and recommend how to improve your system’s sound coverage and reliability. ATI works with you.
Key Features
- Voice – Superior voice intelligibility and clarity using directional speakers to provide critical instructions/messages.
- Secure – ATI products only use the most secure encryption methods.
- Reliability – High-efficiency, conformal-coated electronics, with automated self-diagnostics to optimize availability.
- Redundancy – Designed with multiple redundant and backup mechanisms to ensure performance and operation.
- Scalability – Modular system design allows for complete flexibility in purchasing and long-term planning.
- Robustness – Fixed and mobile speakers, strobes, gates, signs, pagers, email, telephone and network alerting.
- Versatility – Control centers, push buttons, pull switches, remote controls, and sensors provide easy access.
- Ease of Ownership – Turn-key provider from installation to training, with simplified setup and maintenance.
- Customization – Countless messaging, power, control and operational options for your specific needs.
- Power Flexibility – ATI provides site-specific power designs, and can power speaker stations on or off the grid, using alternative power sources such as solar.
Local and Federal Project Funding Agencies
- To obtain funding for Warning System sirens, communications equipment, and related services for your community or facility, ATI recommends:
- Prior to starting the funding application process, contact the appropriate Grants Officer in your Region or County Emergency Management Department for additional information.
- Consult the following grant programs that are funded by the Department of Homeland Security:
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
- Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)
- Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP)
- Citizen Corps Program (CCP)
- Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG)
- Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
- Port Security Grant Program (PSFP)
- Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
- FEMA Grants (FEMS)
- For more information on grants, see Grants.gov and FEMA.gov/grants