Recently, I met up with a Director of Health & Safety in the aviation sector for our regular check-in during the implementation phase: just as he was using the solution to translate his emergency preparedness plans into actionable processes and protocols.

‘Caleb,’ he said, ‘Working with RAYVN during the initial setup phase, we’ve had to review and update all the action plans.’

‘That sounds like a bit of work,’ I said. ‘How has it been coming along?’  

‘Well, we’ve noticed about 15% of the steps in our action plans were solely dedicated to notifying individuals or teams,’ the Director said.

‘So, working with RAYVN, you’ve managed to reduce 15% of your overall action plans?’

When he nodded, I let that insight sink in.

Before RAYVN, fifteen percent of this company’s carefully constructed emergency procedures, the very steps designed to ensure safety and minimize impact, were focused purely on the mechanics of getting the word out. This involved manual phone calls, cascading text messages, and the often-anxious waiting to confirm that the right people had received the right information.

And here’s the pain point. When any team needs to work their way through a checklist of who to call, email, and message, precious time is lost. Meanwhile, risks mount with every delay. Wasted minutes, even seconds, can adversely impact the effectiveness of response; amplify negative consequences; delay recovery; and disrupt business continuity.  

So our conversation made me revisit the value and power of automated alerts: to see how one small advantage can make all the difference.

The Ripple Effect: Respond Faster, Recover Sooner

In fact, the ability to mobilize your entire emergency response more efficiently brings many benefits. So I wanted to recap them briefly here… Spoiler alert: this is the salesy part of this piece. 

Here are five ways automated alerts can improve incident management:

• Faster Activation: Response protocols can be initiated without the delay of manual notification processes.
• Reduced Risk of Human Error: Automation eliminates the risk of missed contacts or incorrect information being disseminated.
• Improved Situational Awareness: Real-time tracking of notification delivery provides a clearer picture of who is aware and engaged.
• More Effective Response: With better team mobilization, your team can focus their valuable time and expertise on executing the emergency response plan.
• Enhanced Efficiency: The entire incident management process becomes more streamlined and coordinated.

With automated alerts, any organization can respond faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence, ultimately leading to more effective critical event management.

So here is my challenge to your organization. How quickly can you mobilize your team when a critical event strikes?

If you aren’t already using automated alerts, consider how a valuable 15% savings of time and energy can be reinvested where it truly matters: the safety and security of your people as well as continuity of your operations.