Communicating in Emergencies: The Importance of Mass Texting

When something bad happens, like a fire or a storm, it's important to let everyone know what to do. This is called an emergency procedure. One of the best ways to do this is by sending a mass text message.

Mass texting is like sending a message to many people at once. It's fast and easy, and it helps everyone get the same information quickly. This is important because every second counts in an emergency.

By using mass texting, property owners can send important messages to tenants, residents, and staff. This could be about where to go, what to do, or who to call. Mass texting helps everyone stay safe and informed during a crisis.

Here's a simpler way to explain the steps:

1. Choose a texting service: Find a service that can send messages to many people at once.
2. Get contact information: Ask your tenants for their phone numbers.
3. Make emergency messages: Write messages for different emergencies (like fires or storms).
4. Try it out: Send a test message to see if it works.
5. Teach your staff: Show them how to send emergency messages.
6. Add texting to your plan: Include texting in your emergency plan.
7. Check it often: Make sure your plan is still working.

Here are some more things to think about:

• Backup plan: Even though texting is great, it's good to have other ways to communicate, like phone calls or social media.
• Keep it simple: Make your messages easy to understand. Avoid using difficult words.
• Help everyone: If some of your tenants have special needs, make sure they can understand your messages.