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How City Councils Can Benefit from Mass Communication Systems

Discover the advantages of mass communication systems for city councils in improving public engagement, enhancing crisis management, streamlining operations, and more.

Streamlining Government Communications During Emergency Evacuations

Discover how mass communication software improves government-to-citizen communication and enhances emergency evacuation plans for effective crisis management.

Enhancing Emergency Management Preparedness with Savvy Citizen

Discover how Savvy Citizen can enhance your emergency management preparedness efforts. Explore its features, benefits, and best practices to ensure seamless communication during crises.

Prepare Your Community for Severe Weather with Savvy Citizen

Get weather savvy with Savvy Citizen - your community's ultimate companion for custom alerts, shelter info, and safety during severe weather.

Maximizing Active Shooter Preparedness

In today's world, it is essential for individuals and organizations to be prepared for potential active shooter incidents. Active shooter situations can occur unexpectedly, making it crucial to have effective strategies in place to minimize harm and

Improving Crisis Communications: Effective Strategies for Communication During Crisis Events

Discover effective strategies to improve crisis communications and enhance communication during crisis events. Learn how to navigate challenges and maintain effective communication channels.

What is a Mass Notification System?

A mass notification system is a software platform used to send public messages, emergency alerts, notifications, and updates to a large group of people quickly and efficiently. Learn more about the features and benefits.

Invest ARPA Funding in Effective and Affordable Resident Communication

ARPA funding is currently one of the most frequently discussed topics of local governments across the country. Local governments are in the midst of deciding where to invest their ARPA funding in order to get the best return for their communities.

Considering a Mass Notification System for Your Municipality?

Considering a mass notification system for your municipality? Learn about the benefits of using a comprehensive system like Savvy Citizen and what features you should look for.

Law Update Requires Municipalities to Uphold Greater Transparency With Public Meetings

There are various federal and state legislation that seeks to increase transparency in government affairs. One such law regarding transparency is Pennsylvania’s "Sunshine Act" which was updated to include greater transparency with public meetings.

What the Pandemic Taught Municipalities about Resident Communication

Local governments were not immune to the impact of the pandemic. Drastic adjustments to their day-to-day business practices were a necessity. Municipalities quickly recognized the need for better, and faster, resident communication.

Does My Municipality Have Enough Content to Communicate via a Notification System?

Let’s talk about the “what” of resident communication. What are the types of information that residents want to be notified or informed about from their local government? There is a surprisingly large amount of topics to share with residents.

Prioritizing Resident Communications: Why It's Important for Local Governments

Learn why prioritizing resident communications is crucial for local governments and how technology can help.

Dangers and Pitfalls of Social Media for Municipal Communication

Social media seems like a good way to communicate with anyone – it’s fast and free. However, municipalities need to recognize the potential for significant risks and pitfalls of using social media to communicate with residents about local government.

Emergency vs. Comprehensive Notification Systems: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between emergency and comprehensive notification systems, and how they can be used to keep citizens informed during critical situations.

Push vs. Pull Strategies for Municipal Communication

Most municipalities want to improve their communication strategy with residents. Before you look to implement a new way of communicating with residents, it’s important to understand the two main strategies for resident communication: Push vs. Pull.

Empowering City Communications Directors with Mass Notification Software for Effective Crisis Communication