Two counties receive ALERT FM app access
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Two emergency management agencies announced this week residents will have access to weather alerts via smartphones.

Pontotoc and Chickasaw counties are now on board with ALERT FM’s app.

This emergency notification smartphone application is an expansion of the ALERT FM notification system that was purchased by Pontotoc County in 2008 and Chickasaw County in 2009 to keep residents notified of weather warnings, school closings, evacuation notices, road closures and other critical information.

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Decatur County Residents to Benefit from the ALERT FM App
Available for Apple iOS and Google Android Devices

DECATURVILLE - March 14, 2013- The Decatur County Emergency Management Agency announced today that the ALERT FM App is now available for residents to download onto their Apple iOS or Google Android devices. This emergency notification smartphone application is an expansion of the ALERT FM notification system that was purchased by the county in 2010 to keep residents notified of weather warnings, school closings, evacuation notices, road closures and other critical information.

 “Along with the ALERT FM receivers, the ALERT FM App gives residents an additional means to receive emergency alerts from my office,” said Kevin Cagle, Director of the Decatur County Emergency Management Agency. “The App allows residents to get this critical information on the device that they carry with them everywhere.”

The ALERT FM App can be downloaded for free from both the Apple iTunes (http://imap.tv/2k) and Google Play (http://goo.gl/qwQyU) stores just by simply searching for “ALERT FM”.  Upon the initial launch, you will need to input your zip code so that you can receive local Decatur County alerts. Users of the App will also have access to current/ extended forecasts, radar, and watches/ warnings associated with your current location and one saved location.  Push notifications, map overlay, and audio are available to users through in-app purchases.

“The ALERT FM App will allow Decatur County residents to receive local emergency information via ALERT FM plus award-winning weather via iMap’s Weather Radio,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC. “It will allow residents to receive the necessary information needed to protect themselves and their families.”

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About Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”)
Global Security Systems is a systems integrator, service provider and manufacturer of the ALERT FM, Alert Studio and GSSNet, a satellite data delivery system.  GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite data delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation on over 400 radio stations in 17 states and Canada; is growing daily; and includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages. Corporate website: www.alertfm.com 

ALERT FM App Press Release-decatur.pdf (376.11 kb)

Alert FM expands service to smartphones

http://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/Alert-FM-expands-service-to-smartphones/w3-8ifE7rk--_RDDqkjbQw.cspxReported by: Mel Carlock Email: mcarlock@wtva.com
   
Print Story Published: 3/14 12:06 pm Share Updated: 3/14 12:29 pm
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) -- A weather alert system that has notified Oktibbeha County residents about severe weather in their area since 2008 is expanding.

The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday the addition of a smartphone app for the Alert FM system.

The apps are available for Apple iOS or Google Android devices.

The system notifies residents of weather warnings, school closings, evacuation notices, road closures and other critical information through Alert FM receivers.

Oktibbeha County EMA Director Jim Britt says the same information will be included on the app.

The ALERT FM App can be downloaded for free from both the Apple iTunes and Google Play.

 Upon the initial launch, users will need to input the zip code so that you can receive local Oktibbeha County alerts.

Oktibbeha County Residents to Benefit from the ALERT FM App
Available for Apple iOS and Google Android Devices

STARKVILLE - March 14, 2013- The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency (“OKTEMA”) announced today that the ALERT FM App is now available for residents to download onto their Apple iOS or Google Android devices. This emergency notification smartphone application is an expansion of the ALERT FM notification system that was purchased by the county in 2008 to keep residents notified of weather warnings, school closings, evacuation notices, road closures and other critical information.

 “In addition to ALERT FM receivers, the ALERT FM App gives our residents another avenue to receive critical information directly from my office,” said Jim Britt, Emergency Manager of Oktibbeha County. “Residents can get up-to-date information from my office on the device that they carry with them every day.”

The ALERT FM App can be downloaded for free from both the Apple iTunes (http://imap.tv/2k) and Google Play (http://goo.gl/qwQyU) stores just by simply searching for “ALERT FM”.  Upon the initial launch, you will need to input your zip code so that you can receive local Oktibbeha County alerts. Users of the App will also have access to current/ extended forecasts, radar, and watches/ warnings associated with your current location and one saved location.  Push notifications, map overlay, and audio are available to users through in-app purchases.

“The ALERT FM App will allow Oktibbeha County residents to receive local OEMA emergency information via ALERT FM plus award-winning weather via iMap’s Weather Radio,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC. “It will allow residents to receive the necessary information needed to protect themselves and their families.”

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About Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”)
Global Security Systems is a systems integrator, service provider and manufacturer of the ALERT FM, Alert Studio and GSSNet, a satellite data delivery system.  GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite data delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation on over 400 radio stations in 17 states and Canada; is growing daily; and includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages. Corporate website: www.alertfm.com 

ALERT FM App Press Release-Oktibbeha.pdf (372.34 kb)

ALERT FM Emergency Notification App Available for
Apple iOS and Google Android Devices
State & Local Emergency Information + Award-Winning Weather

JACKSON, MS - March 12, 2013- Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”) announced today that the ALERT FM App- an emergency notification smartphone application- is available for both Apple iOS and Google Android devices. The App provides users with federal, state, or local emergency information via GSS’s ALERT FM plus award-winning weather information via the iMap weather radio.

“This App is the first of its kind to combine federal, state, or local alerting with critical weather information,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of GSS. “Users are able to get the all the information they need to take the proper steps to protect themselves and their families.”

The ALERT FM App can be downloaded at both Apple iTunes (http://imap.tv/2k) and Google Play (http://goo.gl/qwQyU) stores just by simply searching for “ALERT FM”. The free version of the App will allow users to receive ALERT FM messages for their home zip code as well as current/ extended forecasts, radar, and watches/warnings for their current location plus one saved location. Push notifications, audio, map-overlay, and additional locations are available to users through in-app purchases.

 “In addition to ALERT FM receivers, the ALERT FM App gives our residents another avenue to receive critical information directly from my office,” said Jim Britt, Emergency Manager of Oktibbeha County, Miss. “Residents can get up-to-date information from my office on the device that they carry with them every day.”
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About Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”)
Global Security Systems is a systems integrator, service provider and manufacturer of the ALERT FM, Alert Studio and GSSNet, a satellite data delivery system.  GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite data delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation on over 400 radio stations in 17 states and Canada; is growing daily; and includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages. Corporate website: www.alertfm.com 

ALERT FM App Press Release-final.pdf (301.03 kb)

excerpt from Radio World- 1/8/2013 http://radioworld.com/article/sprint-says-yes-to-fm-chip-in-smartphones/217137

Sprint Says Yes to FM Chip in Smartphones

01/08/2013

Radio’s efforts to get FM into smartphones just took a big step forward.

Sprint announced a preliminary arrangement with radio broadcasters — negotiated principally on the radio side by Jeff Smulyan — that it says marks the first time a U.S. wireless carrier will offer the ability to access local FM radio on a broad array of devices.

The agreement will let its customers listen to local FM stations and aggregators on certain Android and Windows smartphones over the next three years. FM could be delivered through the NextRadio tuner application or other radio apps or services.

“Consumers today can listen to radio on smartphones by streaming over the Internet,” the company noted. “As part of this plan, Sprint customers could use their smartphones and the NextRadio tuner to listen to local FM radio stations.”

That NextRadio tuner is being demo’d this week at International CES show and will be available later this year. It promises users interactive features plus availability of local FM radio.

The announcement from Sprint includes citations of delight from several radio industry leaders including NAB’s Gordon Smith, Clear Channel’s Bob Pittman and Emmis’ Jeff Smulyan, who has been vocal on the importance of developing relationships between radio and wireless companies.

In the announcement he called it a “remarkable day for our industry.”

GSS and WDT Jointly Release a Smartphone Emergency Notification App
Historic Partnership to Benefit ALERT FM, Alert Studio, and iMap

CES- LAS VEGAS, NV & AMS- AUSTIN, TX - January 8, 2013- Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”), experts in the aggregation of emergency information through multiple communication outlets, and Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.® (“WDT”), an industry leader in weather forecast and tracking technology, announced today the release of the ALERT FMTM application on the iOS platform. An Android compatible version is to be announced later this month. The launch of this state-of-the-art app solidifies the historic partnership between these two companies to provide industry-leading multichannel alert and notification technologies. The companies will continue to work closely to develop, update, and market the ALERT FM App as well as existing and new technologies.

 “WDT and GSS are leaders in our respective industries, thus creating a powerful business relationship; one of prominent technologies and expertise,” Mike Eilts, President and CEO of WDT, said. “The release of this one-of-kind smartphone app is just the beginning of the endeavors set to come out of this strategic partnership.”

The ALERT FM app combines WDT’s iMap® weather radio app technology with the federal, state, and local alerts of GSS’s ALERT FM.  Users will have access to iMap’s current weather conditions, extended forecast, weather notifications, and live weather radar for the ALERT FM home zip code plus additional locations. iMap’s “follow me” feature will also work with a smartphone’s GPS to provide current weather conditions as you travel. Users will be able to receive federal, state, and local emergency alerts for their ALERT FM home zip code.  These emergency alerts might include presidential alerts, imminent danger notifications, Amber Alerts, school closing, road closures, evacuation notices, and other emergency instructions.

 The ALERT FM app is now available on the App Store (http://imap.tv/2k). Users can download a free version which includes local or state emergency notifications and basic weather features, as well as the ability to save one location. For the capability to save more locations, receive push notifications and gain

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advanced weather features, users can upgrade through an in-app purchase to the Essentials or Premium version for $4.99 and $9.99 respectively.  The app is being demonstrated at CES in booth 30478. 

“We are very excited to have teamed with WDT to release this complete end-to-end notification app,” Robert L. Adams, CEO of GSS, said. “Our app will help citizens stay better informed and therefore better prepared for current weather conditions and other critical situations.”

GSS is the developer, manufacturer, and service provider of Alert Studio and ALERT FM. Alert Studio is a Common Alert Protocol (CAP)- based message origination tool that allows emergency officials to create a single message and send it out to the public using multiple contact paths. These paths could include FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (“IPAWS”), Wireless Emergency Alerts (“WEA”), SMS (text) and email, social media, iOS and Android applications, ALERT FM- an FM radio-based notification system, and other alerting systems such as telephone, billboards, and sirens.

WDT is the leading supplier of high technology weather data and proprietary forecasting tools for enterprise and consumer solutions, providing applications and weather decision support systems globally. WDT’s iMap Weather Radio App, available for iOS and Android devices, is a best in class alerting app, providing “follow-me” precision audio alerts to users regarding adverse weather events. Also available is the top tier iMap suite of products, featuring iMap 5, iMap Pro, and iMap Mobile, which offers exclusive weather layer options, high quality Level II radar, global weather information, live storm chaser feeds, hurricane threat assessment and local forecasts. iMap has been adapted to fit a variety of communication outlets including websites, mobile phones, tablets, and social media.
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About Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”)
Global Security Systems is a systems integrator, service provider and manufacturer of the ALERT FM, Alert Studio and GSSNet satellite data delivery system.  GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite data delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation on over 400 radio stations in 17 states and Canada; is growing daily; and includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages. Corporate websites: www.alertfm.com and www.gssnet.us.

About Weather Decision Technologies, Inc (“WDT”)
Founded in 2000, Weather Decision Technologies is a high technology leader in the weather industry, providing life-safety applications and weather decision support services and systems to our partners and customers. WDT's iMap® services provide dynamic, web-based and mobile interactive mapping
solutions for the world's leading local media companies. WDT maintains operational offices in Norman, Oklahoma, and Atlanta, Georgia. Corporate websites: wdtinc.com and weatherops.com.

GSS and WDT PR FINAL-2.pdf (241.88 kb)

ALERT FM Media Kit 2013-1-2.pdf (432.99 kb)

GSS and WDT Jointly Release a Smartphone Emergency Notification App
Historic Partnership to Benefit ALERT FM, Alert Studio, and iMap

CES- LAS VEGAS, NV & AMS- AUSTIN, TX - January 8, 2013- Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”), experts in the aggregation of emergency information through multiple communication outlets, and Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.® (“WDT”), an industry leader in weather forecast and tracking technology, announced today the release of the ALERT FMTM application on the iOS platform. An Android compatible version is to be announced later this month. The launch of this state-of-the-art app solidifies the historic partnership between these two companies to provide industry-leading multichannel alert and notification technologies. The companies will continue to work closely to develop, update, and market the ALERT FM App as well as existing and new technologies.

 “WDT and GSS are leaders in our respective industries, thus creating a powerful business relationship; one of prominent technologies and expertise,” Mike Eilts, President and CEO of WDT, said. “The release of this one-of-kind smartphone app is just the beginning of the endeavors set to come out of this strategic partnership.”

The ALERT FM app combines WDT’s iMap® weather radio app technology with the federal, state, and local alerts of GSS’s ALERT FM.  Users will have access to iMap’s current weather conditions, extended forecast, weather notifications, and live weather radar for the ALERT FM home zip code plus additional locations. iMap’s “follow me” feature will also work with a smartphone’s GPS to provide current weather conditions as you travel. Users will be able to receive federal, state, and local emergency alerts for their ALERT FM home zip code.  These emergency alerts might include presidential alerts, imminent danger notifications, Amber Alerts, school closing, road closures, evacuation notices, and other emergency instructions.

 The ALERT FM app is now available on the App Store (http://imap.tv/2k). Users can download a free version which includes local or state emergency notifications and basic weather features, as well as the ability to save one location. For the capability to save more locations, receive push notifications and gain advanced weather features, users can upgrade through an in-app purchase to the Essentials or Premium version for $4.99 and $9.99 respectively.  The app is being demonstrated at CES in booth 30478. 

“We are very excited to have teamed with WDT to release this complete end-to-end notification app,” Robert L. Adams, CEO of GSS, said. “Our app will help citizens stay better informed and therefore better prepared for current weather conditions and other critical situations.”

GSS is the developer, manufacturer, and service provider of Alert Studio and ALERT FM. Alert Studio is a Common Alert Protocol (CAP)- based message origination tool that allows emergency officials to create a single message and send it out to the public using multiple contact paths. These paths could include FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (“IPAWS”), Wireless Emergency Alerts (“WEA”), SMS (text) and email, social media, iOS and Android applications, ALERT FM- an FM radio-based notification system, and other alerting systems such as telephone, billboards, and sirens.

WDT is the leading supplier of high technology weather data and proprietary forecasting tools for enterprise and consumer solutions, providing applications and weather decision support systems globally. WDT’s iMap Weather Radio App, available for iOS and Android devices, is a best in class alerting app, providing “follow-me” precision audio alerts to users regarding adverse weather events. Also available is the top tier iMap suite of products, featuring iMap 5, iMap Pro, and iMap Mobile, which offers exclusive weather layer options, high quality Level II radar, global weather information, live storm chaser feeds, hurricane threat assessment and local forecasts. iMap has been adapted to fit a variety of communication outlets including websites, mobile phones, tablets, and social media.

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About Global Security Systems, LLC (“GSS”)
Global Security Systems is a systems integrator, service provider and manufacturer of the ALERT FM, Alert Studio and GSSNet satellite data delivery system.  GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite data delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation on over 400 radio stations in 17 states and Canada; is growing daily; and includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages. Corporate websites: www.alertfm.com and www.gssnet.us.

About Weather Decision Technologies, Inc (“WDT”)
Founded in 2000, Weather Decision Technologies is a high technology leader in the weather industry, providing life-safety applications and weather decision support services and systems to our partners and customers. WDT's iMap® services provide dynamic, web-based and mobile interactive mapping
solutions for the world's leading local media companies. WDT maintains operational offices in Norman, Oklahoma, and Atlanta, Georgia. Corporate websites: wdtinc.com and weatherops.com.

GSS and WDT PR FINAL-2.pdf (241.88 kb)

ALERT FM Media Kit 2013-1-2.pdf (432.99 kb)

GSSNet Alert Studio Designated Mississippi’s Official Emergency Alert System
Public Safety Agencies, Broadcasters and Citizens to Benefit

JACKSON, MISS- Dec. 19, 2012- Global Security Systems, a Mississippi-based company, announces that their product, GSSNet/ Alert Studio, has been installed as Mississippi’s new Emergency Alert System. This Common Alert Protocol -based system allows the state to meet the Federal Communication Committee’s new guidelines regarding the distribution of emergency alerts. The selection of this system was supported by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.

The installation of GSSNet/ Alert Studio is an expansion of the state’s existing ALERT FM system, which uses the data subcarrier of local FM radio stations. This targeted emergency notification system  was implemented by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina and expanded by a grant from MEMA in 2009 to provided fully redundant FM signal around the state. ALERT FM and GSSNet/Alert Studio both distribute information using the GSSNet satellite data delivery system. GSSNet provides a “switchless” solution that is not affected by telephone or internet issues during power outages.

“The introduction of GSSNet/ Alert Studio in Mississippi is great value to our state,” said Jackie Lett, MAB president. “Broadcasters across the state are able to receive critical information more quickly and reliably using the satellite infrastructure of GSSNet.”

Prior to the installation of GSSNet/ Alert Studio, EAS messages were distributed to the radio and television broadcasters through an analog daisy chain. Using the new system, MEMA or DPS officials will create and send a message using the Alert Studio message origination tool. The message will then be sent via GSSNetand received using satellite downlinksat Local Primary 1 and 2 stations across the state. The LP1/LP2 stations then broadcast the information across the radio frequency to the public. Radio and TV stations across the state monitor the LP1 and LP2 stations and relay the EAS message over their frequency to their audience.

“We are excited about GSSNet/Alert Studio because it will allow DPS to better issue Amber Alerts across the state,” said Delaine Stacy, DPS Office of Preparedness. “The system gives us the ability to attach pictures to our alerts as well as preview our message prior to it being sent.”

EAS messages to be sent by MEMA or DPS might include but not limited to Amber Alerts, evacuation notices and weather warnings and instructions. GSSNet/Alert Studio has completed the National Incident Management System and Integrated Public Alert and Warming System conformance testing by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These positive results will allow GSSNet/ Alert Studio to participate in IPAWS which will allow Mississippi officials to receive federal messages such as the President Alerts and Imminent Danger Alerts and broadcast those alerts across GSSNet/ Alert Studio to the public.

“GSSNet/Alert Studio will allow us to target EAS messages to a specific county, multiple counties or statewide,” said Jeff Rent, MEMA Director of External Affairs. “It will allow us to distribute federal, state or local information to our citizens which keeps them better informed, therefore better prepared.”

About Global Security Systems
Global Security Systems (GSS) is a systems integrator, service provider, and manufacturer of ALERT FM, an FM radio-based emergency alert system, GSSNet, satellite delivery system, and GSSNet/ Alert Studio, a CAP-EAS voice and teaxt message delivery system.  In 2005, the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security implemented a statewide ALERT FM system which was expanded in 2009 by MEMA. GSS has participated in the development of IPAWS-based systems, is a member of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service systems committee, and is actively involved with several EAS and CAP committees.  The GSS nationwide GSSNet satellite delivery system for emergency alerts currently is in operation now at over 400 locations and growing daily.  It includes the ability to generate and deliver CAP messages.

GSSNet Alert Studio.pdf (227.69 kb)

From Radio World on 10.15.2012- http://www.radioworld.com/article/gss-ibiquity-highlight-detroit-installation/215917#

GSS, iBiquity Highlight Detroit Installation

GSSNet_Ibiquity Radio World.pdf (804.64 kb)