Emergency vs. Comprehensive Notification Systems - Which is Best for Your Municipality?

Thursday, March 11, 2021
Emergency vs. Comprehensive Notification Systems - Which is Best for Your Municipality?

Notification systems are a great way for municipalities to push out important information directly to residents.  Understanding the difference between emergency notification systems and comprehensive notification systems can help you make a better decision on which is best for your municipality.

Emergency notification systems are used to notify people of emergencies – such as weather or natural disasters, road closures, or other safety related events that impact the community.   Generally these systems are used for significant emergency events, and not every day communication.  As a result, you hope not to have to use your emergency notification system, if at all.

On the other hand, a comprehensive notification system handles a wider variety of information.  Although comprehensive notifications can handle emergency alerts, they are also able to handle non-emergency events such as:

- Family friendly events

- Job postings

- Public meetings

- Municipal news

- Committee vacancies and volunteer opportunities

- Garbage delays/recycling schedules

- Recreational programs

- Ordinance changes

- Library and community center events

Comprehensive notification systems tend to be used on a more regular basis, which keeps the lines of communication open between local government and citizens.   Savvy Citizen is a comprehensive notification system designed specifically for municipalities and their need to communicate a wide variety of information to residents.  In addition, Savvy Citizen offers useful features to municipal clients including website integration and the ability to send messages to a targeted group of residents (targeted notifications).  

When choosing a notification system for your municipality, consider the type of information you wish to communicate to residents, and the best value for your money.

 

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In just a few simple steps, your community will be up and running.

1

Register.

Registration is simple, easy, and free. We simply need a little bit of information to verify you represent your community.

There is no commitment to use the service.

2

Review offer.

Once approved, you'll receive an email letting you know that your account is ready to be setup.

You'll be able to review your official price, payment options, and any discounts.

3

Payment.

Choose your payment plan, and enter your payment method. Your chosen recurring payment will be setup and start immediately.

You can cancel at any time from the website.

4

Blast off.

You will immediately gain access to Savvy Citizen’s administrative features for your community.

Start setting up shop by creating additional users, populating your calendar or sending a notification.

We'll work quickly to let your residents and those of your neighboring communities know they can now follow you on Savvy Citizen.

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