Emergency Notification System Implementation at Delgado Community College

This case study details the implementation of an emergency notification system at Delgado Community College (DCC) in New Orleans, Louisiana, aimed at enhancing communication during hurricane season. The document outlines the challenges faced by DCC in effectively reaching its large commuter campus population across seven locations, particularly during emergencies. The college's Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Team recognized the limitations of traditional communication methods and sought a reliable solution. They selected Omnilert's emergency notification system, which allows for the rapid dissemination of alerts via multiple channels, including text, email, and voicemail. The case study describes the successful deployment of this system prior to the 2008 hurricane season, highlighting its ability to provide timely information to students and staff during emergencies. It also discusses future plans for integrating additional notification technologies to further enhance communication capabilities. Overall, the case study illustrates DCC's proactive approach to emergency preparedness and communication.