Emergency Notification Systems:
The Need for a Reliable Alternative
During the tragedies of 9-11, Hurricane Katrina, and the shootings at Virginia Tech University Americans saw the catastrophic impact of inadequate emergency notification systems (ENS).
Communications delays in time-sensitive situations hampered the ability of key personnel to push emergency information out to potential victims, first responders and others. Worse yet, as cell phone networks became overloaded and shut down, and internet connections and power were lost, it became difficult or impossible to transmit vital information such as warnings and situation updates. It is impossible to estimate the result in lost lives, personal injury and property damage.
The Answer: Metis Secure Solutions
To address the urgent need for a more reliable ENS alternative, Metis Secure Solutions has developed a revolutionary emergency warning platform with major advantages over every other system in the market. In settings ranging from colleges and universities to public buildings, high rise office buildings, and shopping malls, Metis Secure sends the right message to the right people in the right place in a matter of seconds, maintaining effective communications in conditions far more challenging and varied than those addressed by other systems.
Dependability Under The Most Challenging Conditions
Metis Secure's unique technology can operate independent of phone, WiFi, Ethernet, internet, power, and overcome the challenges of reception dead zones. By bypassing the failures that cripple other systems, Metis Secure is significantly more effective than cell/text and email.
Targeted, Rapid Two-Way Communications
Wall-mounted units in strategic locations provide system-wide, two-way communications using a highly visible red button to activate a “Call for help” to a central system supervisor.
Superior Information Management Features
Whether system administrators need to communicate with an office or with hundreds of locations simultaneously, Metis Secure's custom software allows administrators to manage warnings, information and messages effectively, whether from a command center or by logging in on a remote computer.
Whether on a college campus, in a high rise office building or at a shopping mall, Metis Secure provides unmatched effectiveness, reach and manageability.
Initial Focus: College and University Campuses
Metis Secure's initial focus is on the needs of colleges and universities. Campus tragedies have exposed the difficulty university administrator's face in effectively communicating with a campus population, and new federal legislation passed in 2008 requires campuses to address this pressing issue. Metis Secure's first installation at Carnegie Mellon University demonstrates the product's superior features.
“The Metis Secure platform not only bridges the gaps, but fills the holes left by existing emergency notification systems.” - Madelyn Miller, Director, Environment Health and Safety, Carnegie Mellon University


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The Mellon Institute
"If it works here...it will work anywhere."
Recent News
- Local universities adopt 2-way emergency notification system from Metis Secure.
Jan 21, 2010 - Metis Secure signs reseller agreement with Intertech Security
Dec 16, 2009 - Metis Secure emergency alert system at Slippery Rock University features unique Call for Help capability.
Sep 23, 2009 - Slippery Rock University adds new, state-of-the-art Metis Secure system to emergency alert strategy.
Sep 10, 2009 - Metis Secure's powerful front end software integrates with other Emergency Notification systems.
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