Top Government Agencies Working Together to Communicate About Midwest Flooding
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The United States Coast Guard public information site, uscgfloodwatch.com, is being used to coordinate and distribute information to top government agencies including FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, the National Guard, and the American Red Cross during the devastating Midwestern floods. The USCG flooding information website is hosted on the PIER System—the all-in-one, web based platform designed for managing communications, mass notification, and news release distribution during a crisis or major disaster. PIER allows the USCG to post real-time condition updates, news releases, and media including photos and videos from on-going rescue missions—this information is then distributed to collaborative government agencies, citizens of affected regions, media outlets, and the general public. The flexibility and ease associated with the PIER platform, gives the United States Coast Guard the ability to deliver important information fast and efficiently—while coordinating efforts with Federal, State and Local authorities. President Obama has assured optimal Federal help for victims of the Midwest flooding—urging them to watch for condition reports and to promptly follow instructions from goverment officials during evacuations. Tens of thousands of people have already been evacuated and rescued from the floods. |
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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.
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Katie Schafer
PIER Systems, Inc.
Phone: (360) 756-8080
Fax: (360) 756-5264
1204 Railroad Ave
Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98225
kschafer@piersystems.com
