HotShots February 2012 - Town of Gilbert
HotShots February 2012 - Town of Gilbert
HotShots February 2012 - Town of Gilbert
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FYI<br />
By Sheri Gibbons<br />
Emergency Management Coordinator<br />
<strong>Gilbert</strong> Fire Department<br />
Emergency Notification<br />
We have recently implemented the use <strong>of</strong> a communication tool called “Send<br />
Word Now” for notifying/activating our essential <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gilbert</strong> personnel for an<br />
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) or a Potential Significant Event. “Send Word<br />
Now” is a web based emergency notification system that sends emergency alerts in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> formats to individually identified contact points. This tool allows us to<br />
leverage technology to ensure efficiency, accuracy and speed with our vital<br />
emergency notifications. Timely notification allows our personnel the opportunity<br />
to begin measuring any potential impacts upon the <strong>Town</strong>’s services, citizens and the<br />
community. This early notification can also provide for enhanced public trust as<br />
well as employee/citizen public health and safety. Did you know that the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Gilbert</strong> encompasses 73 square miles and over 210,000 people? As a large<br />
community we understand the importance <strong>of</strong> timely notification, as it strengthens<br />
the <strong>Town</strong>’s ability to mitigate emergencies efficiently and effectively.<br />
Applause! Applause! Applause!<br />
H<br />
eartfelt appreciation goes to the Community Assistance<br />
Team for adopting a family <strong>of</strong> seven this past holiday<br />
season. Thank you for bringing smiles to the children, and<br />
for participating in the season. Your gifts provided toys,<br />
clothing, a holiday meal, and words <strong>of</strong> encouragement. You<br />
were an inspiration to everyone to reach out and help others<br />
any way we can. Sometimes that may be through a smile, a<br />
shoulder to lean on, or a new basketball. Thank you!