COMMUNITY

Communication is one of the most critical factors in saving lives and minimizing injuries in any emergency situation, both from natural events, such as tornados, hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis, and from man-made accidents and threats. Effective and efficient notification systems provide essential alert and warning capabilities for preparedness and planning.

Solutions range from high-power outdoor speakers to fully integrated comprehensive regional alerting by simultaneous telephone, email, internet and audio/visual notifications.

ATIs systems provide compliance with the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Association regulations, helping communities to achieve their goals in emergency planning, response and preparedness.

• Severe Weather Warning
• All-Hazard Events
• Tsunami Warning
• Hurricanes
• Floods/Down Stream Warning
• Tornados, floods, earthquakes, wildfire, releases of deadly gas
• Terrorist attacks
• Border checkpoints, airports, ports, train stations (transportation hubs)
• Parks and zoos
• Stadiums and arenas

ATI works with emergency management personnel to design systems that provide the proper acoustical coverage and alerting capabilities. Our engineers and consultants can help to implement a new system or upgrade your existing system, and make recommendations for improving sound coverage and system reliability.

ATI helps emergency planners implement public alert systems as part of emergency response programs needed for:

• Homeland Security Alert Requirements for FEMA
• The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) of SARA, Title III
• Chemical Manufacturer's Association Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) Program
• Risk Management Programs (RMPs) of EPAs Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 112(r)
• Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs)
• Preparation and Evaluation of Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness for NRC

		Sedgwick County, Kansas Sedgwick County has upgraded their storm warning system using ATI Systems equipment to make it more efficient, with stronger sirens and the ability to activate only those sirens in areas which will be affected by the storm. Video of Emergency Warning System in Sedgwick, KS View Case Study
		World Trade Center, New York City Three portable High Power Speaker Stations (HPSS16) with 1600 watts of available power and six outdoor speaker units (OSU) with 400 watts of available power have been implemented at the perimeter of the WTC reconstruction site.
		Indian Point Energy Center, New York One hundred fifty HPSS32 speakers distributed across four counties and two state parks comprise the largest prompt alert and notification system in the United States.
		City of Nashville, Tennessee Seventy HPSS32 speakers make up the Outdoor Early Warning System utilized by the City of Nashville and Davidson County to provide alerts and messaging for emergency notification, such as during tornado warnings.
		City of San Francisco, California Fifty-five HPSS16 and ten HPSS32 speakers provide coverage for emergency tone and voice notification throughout both urban and suburban environments in this major metropolitan city. Video of ATI Systems OPW in San Francisco
		Durham, Canada Twenty-three HPSS32 speakers provide the Clarington and Pickering community a notification system in the event of an emergency situation at the nuclear plant.