Atlanta UASI region joins list of PIER customers
The Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region recently purchased the PIER system to meet their coordinated communication needs. This recent investment was made possible by UASI grant funding: a federal grant program that awards high-risk localities with funds for homeland security related investments.
While their use of PIER will not be limited to disaster situations, the platform will be particularly useful during emergencies in the Atlanta UASI region, when the need to manage public information is critical. Using PIER, the process of notifying and managing communications with stakeholders, such as concerned local citizens, media, government officials and others, will be made much more efficient for this region that includes nine counties, more than 50 municipalities and 180 agencies. In addition, regional communications will be greatly enhanced, providing a central communications solution for responding agencies. PIER will also allow representatives from multiple jurisdictions to share information quickly among themselves, serving as a virtual Joint Information Center (JIC) for the area.
About PIER Systems
The PIER System is an all-in-one, Web-based solution for communications management, emergency response, public relations, business continuity and more. PIER is used by many Fortune 500 companies and leading organizations including the American Red Cross, BP, Boeing, Houston UASI, LADWP, Marathon, NASA, University of Houston, USDA and the US Coast Guard. PIER's robust features provide the technology needed to communicate during routine events, minor incidents and major catastrophes affecting employees, the public, investors, the media, and other key stakeholders. Features include mass notification, press release distribution, inquiry management, document approval, Web content management, detailed reporting, social media integration and more. Visit www.PIERSystems.com to learn more about PIER.
About O'Brien's Response Management
O'Brien's Response Management (O'Brien'sRM) was formed in 2008, with the integration of three world-class providers of emergency preparedness, response management and compliance services; The O'BRIEN'S Group, O'Brien Oil Pollution Services (OOPS), and Response Management Associates (RMA). The name O'Brien's has quickly become synonymous with unmatched expertise and experience in the fields of environmental compliance, emergency preparedness (e.g. plans, training and exercises), incident response management, throughout the maritime, petrochemical and energy industries, as well as local, state and federal agencies with responsibilities for emergency preparedness and disaster response.
For more information contact:
Katie Schafer
PIER Systems, Inc.
Phone: (360) 756-8080
Fax: (360) 756-5264
1204 Railroad Ave
Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98225
kschafer@piersystems.com
