Hardin County Utilizes ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens to benefit

Savannah, Tennessee- February 22, 2010-Hardin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announced today that they have fully implemented and installed ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities. The system was paid for using a NWS weather service grant obtain through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  

This new technology will allow Melvin Martin, EMA director, and his emergency management team to send targeted information to citizens as well as specific groups of first responders, schools and businesses. Information might include school closings, severe weather warnings, and evacuation notices and instructions.

“We are excited to have ALERT FM as part of our county-wide emergency notification system,” Martin said. “We will be able to send targeted up-to-date information to specific groups of people in a timely manner.”

To receive this information, citizens, schools, and businesses must be equipped with an ALERT FM receiver.  Receivers are portable, light weight, and easy to program. Receivers are available at the Shiloh Area Chapter of the American Red Cross located on Main Street in Savannah or at www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase.   

 ALERT FM is unique compared to other notification systems because it delivers messages using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating
in the ALERT FM network for the county are  WDNX (89.1) and WKWX (93.5). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives EMA the potential to reach the county’s 26,227 citizens in mere seconds.

Additionally, the EMA system will be fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Hardin County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Hardin AFM announcement press release.pdf (81.53 kb)

Chester County Utilizes ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens to benefit

Henderson, Tennessee- February 19, 2010- Chester County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) announced today that they have fully implemented and installed ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities. The system was paid for using a NWS weather service grant obtain by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  

This new technology will allow Mike Burkhead, CEMA director, and his emergency management team to send targeted information to specific groups of first responders, schools, businesses, and citizens. Information might include school closings, severe weather warnings, and evacuation notices and instructions.

“ALERT FM will allow me to send weather updates and other emergency notifications to not only first responders but citizens as well,” Burkhead said. “It is a great addition to our existing capabilities.”

To receive this information, citizens, schools, and businesses must be equipped with an ALERT FM receiver.  Receivers are portable, light weight, and easy to program. Receivers are available at  www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase.   

 ALERT FM is unique compared to other notification systems because it delivers messages using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating
in the ALERT FM network for the county are WFHU (91.5) and WOGY (104.1). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives CEMA the potential to reach the county’s 16,309 citizens in mere seconds.

Additionally, the CEMA system will be fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Chester County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Chester AFM announcement press release.pdf (68.30 kb)

Henry County Utilizes ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens to benefit

Paris, Tennessee- February 19, 2010-Henry County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announced today that they have fully implemented and installed ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities. The system was paid for using a NWS weather service grant obtained by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  

This new technology will allow Ronald Watkins, EMA director, and his emergency management team to send targeted information to specific groups of first responders, schools, businesses, and citizens. Information might include school closings, severe weather warnings, and evacuation notices and instructions.

“ALERT FM is a great addition to our existing notification system,” Watkins said. “We will be able to send up-to-date priority information to not only first responders but citizens as well.”

To receive this information, citizens, schools, and businesses must be equipped with an ALERT FM receiver. Receivers are portable, light weight, and easy to program.  As part of the grant, the EMA was able to distribute about 100 receivers across Henry County to local schools, government buildings, daycares, and healthcare facilities.

Citizens and businesses may purchase an ALERT FM receiver at   www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase. Companies in Henry County that are interested in selling receivers locally can contact Global Security Systems, LLC at 601-709-4240. 

 ALERT FM is unique compared to other notification systems because it delivers messages using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating
in the ALERT FM network for the county are WFGS (103.7) and WLZK (94.1). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives EMA the potential to reach the county’s 31,770 citizens in mere seconds.

Additionally, the EMA system will be fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Henry County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Henry AFM announcement press release.pdf (70.75 kb)

Decatur County Utilizes ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens to benefit

Decaturville, Tennessee- February18, 2010-Decatur County Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced today that they have fully implemented and installed ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities. The system was paid for using a NWS weather service grant obtained by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  

This new technology will allow Kevin Cagle, DEMA director, and his emergency management team to send targeted information to specific groups of citizens, schools, businesses, and first responders. Information might include school closings, severe weather warnings, and evacuation notices and instructions.

“ALERT FM is great addition to our current notification capabilities,” Cagle said. “Citizens and first responders can get critical timely information regarding severe weather and other emergency situations.”

To receive this information, citizens, schools, and businesses must be equipped with an ALERT FM receiver.  Receivers are portable, light weight, and easy to program. Receivers are available at the Radio Shack on Tennessee Avenue in Parsons or at  www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase.   

 ALERT FM is unique compared to other notification systems because it delivers messages using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating
in the ALERT FM network for the county are WFGZ (94.5), WLVS (106.5), and WKJQ (97.3). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives DEMA the potential to reach the county’s 11,288 citizens in mere seconds.

Additionally, the DEMA system will be fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Decatur County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Decatur AFM announcement press release.pdf (82.33 kb)

EMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season
Residents encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver

Holly Springs, Mississippi- February 15, 2010- As part of Severe Weather Awareness week (February 14-20), Hugh Hollowell, director of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), urges residents to begin preparing for severe weather that tends to frequent the county during the months of March, April, and May.

As part of this preparation, residents are encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. EMA purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2008 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees after purchase from Booker Hardware or www.alertfm.com.

“An ALERT FM Receiver provides a reliable way to get potentially life-saving information from a variety of sources ranging from the National Weather Service to state and local emergency officials,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, said.

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

“Preparing for severe weather is the best way to keep you and your family safe,” Hollowell said. “Using an ALERT FM receiver will help you get the most up-to-date weather warning.”
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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Marshall AFM severe weather press release.pdf (118.62 kb)

EMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season
Residents encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver

Starkville, Mississippi- February12, 2010- As part of Severe Weather Awareness week (February 14-20), Jim Britt, director of the Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), urges residents to begin preparing for severe weather that tends to frequent the county during the months of March, April, and May.

As part of this preparation, residents are encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. OEMA purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2008 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees after purchase from Starkville Computers or www.alertfm.com.

“An ALERT FM Receiver provides a reliable way to get potentially life-saving information from a variety of sources ranging from the National Weather Service to state and local emergency officials,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, said.

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

“Preparing for severe weather is key to surviving big storms that cross our county,” Britt said. “Owning an ALERT FM receiver and following the severe weather preparedness tips could potentially save your life.”

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Oktibbeha AFM severe weather press release.pdf (68.08 kb)

EMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season
Residents encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver

Houston, Mississippi- February 11, 2010- As part of Severe Weather Awareness week (February 14-20), Linda Griffin, interim director of the Chickasaw County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), urges residents to begin preparing for severe weather that tends to frequent the county during the months of March, April, and May.

As part of this preparation, residents are encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. OEMA purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2009 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees after purchase from Nabors Home Center or www.alertfm.com.

“An ALERT FM Receiver provides a reliable way to get potentially life-saving information from a variety of sources ranging from the National Weather Service to state and local emergency officials,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, said.

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

“ALERT FM is a key part of our severe weather and emergency notification capabilities,” Griffin said. “Getting up-to-date information is first step into preparing for severe weather.”
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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Chickasaw AFM severe weather press release.pdf (113.77 kb)

Lafayette County Benefits from ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens can receive messages

Oxford, Mississippi- February 10, 2010-  Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) announced today that the county has added ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities.

This new system is fully installed and is actively being used by David Shaw, LEMA director, to notify first responders, schools, businesses, and citizens of severe weather and possibly other situations. The system was paid for through a Homeland Security grant.    

“We are excited to be using ALERT FM to send Lafayette County citizens up-to-date severe weather warnings and other emergency information,“  Shaw said.  “Due to the proactive steps taken by the Board of Supervisors, Lafayette County citizens now have the ability to utilize a portable device that will expand their communications ability to a whole new level in terms of emergency notification.”

Citizens, schools, and businesses are encouraged to purchase an ALERT FM receiver so that they will be able to receive this emergency information from LEMA.  Receivers are available at Sneed’s Ace Hardware or at www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase. Receivers are light weight, portable, and easy to program.

LEMA decided to purchase this system because of its unique message transmission. Messages are delivered using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating in the ALERT FM network for the county are WMAV (90.3), WBLE(100.5), WZLQ (98.5), and WWMS (97.5). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives LEMA the potential to reach the county’s 43,922 citizens in mere seconds.

The LEMA system is also fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Lafayette County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Lafayette AFM announcement press release.pdf (70.06 kb)

Lake County Utilizes ALERT FM Technology
First responders, schools, businesses, and citizens to benefit

Tiptonville, Tennessee- February 8, 2010- In light of Earthquake Awareness Week (February 8-12), Lake County Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) is pleased to announce that they have fully implemented and installed ALERT FM- an FM radio-based emergency notification system-as part of their emergency notification capabilities. The system was paid for using a NWS weather service grant obtain by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  

This new technology will allow Jack Mauldin, LEMA director, and his emergency management team to send targeted information to specific groups of first responders, schools, businesses, and citizens. Information might include school closings, severe weather warnings, and evacuation notices and instructions.

“ALERT FM is a great addition to our county’s notification capabilities,” Mauldin said. “We will be able to reach a thousands of people in less than a few seconds.”

 To receive this information, citizens, schools, and businesses must be equipped with an ALERT FM receiver.  Receivers are portable, light weight, and easy to program. Receivers are available at Food Rite or www.alertfm.com for around $40 with no recurring fees after purchase.

ALERT FM is unique compared to other notification systems because it delivers messages using the data subcarrier of local FM radio transmission towers. The use of this pre-existing network of FM towers provides overlapping signal coverage for the area. FM stations currently participating
in the ALERT FM network for the county are WTNV (97.3) and WASL(100.1). These overlapping stations ensure message distribution over a large “FM footprint” which gives LEMA the potential to reach the county’s 7,323 citizens in mere seconds.

Additionally, the LEMA system will be fully compatible with the ALERT FM systems implemented in other counties around the Mid-South, Western Tennessee, and across the entire State of Mississippi.  Any ALERT FM receiver is fully functional in these areas provided it is programmed for that local area. 

“ALERT FM provides valuable information to citizens and business of Lake County no matter if they are at home or work or traveling throughout the surrounding counties,” Jim Lowery, general manager of Global Security Systems, LLC.

For more information visit www.alertfm.com.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 30 million people in 13 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Lake AFM announcement press release.pdf (69.09 kb)