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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!

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