What is FLASHbrief for Government, Version 2.0?

FLASHbrief is an instantaneous, Internet-based, mass alert notification system.  It is specifically designed for municipal areas to relay both ADVISORY and EMERGENCY alerts to citizens' computers in a matter of seconds. FLASHbrief's server cluster, state of the art software and proprietary encryption engine collectively and securely harness the power of the Internet to bring a new level of emergency communication capability to residents of entire metropolitan populations... in just seconds.

Why was FLASHbrief for Government developed?

From conception to implementation, FLASHbrief for Government was developed with one purpose: to save lives.  The founders of FLASHbrief, LLC are former military and law enforcement professionals who realize that the post 9/11 world poses new and unprecedented dangers to citizens of the United States.  In an era where entire metropolitan areas can be subject to terrorist attack, in addition to the challenges presented by natural disasters and other local catastrophes, FLASHbrief for Government represents a revolutionary mass alert notification system.  One focused on alerting entire populations with critical information which can help save potentially millions of lives nationwide.

While progress has been made to help protect the security of Americans, it is apparent that there is really no adequate method to notify large groups of people to threats and dangers on a city-wide scale.  FLASHbrief is designed to complement every level of city, county, state and federal government notification and to quickly convey information vital to the safety of the citizenry.  More importantly, FLASHbrief for Government also offers government officials with the means to circumvent conventional mass media news reports, and to provide a direct avenue of nearly instant communication with the public. 

How is FLASHbrief for Government different from other alert systems or notification methods?

FLASHbrief for Government allows virtually instant message communication to every citizen's computer in your city with an active FLASHbrief Internet connection.  There is no limit to the number of connections with FLASHbrief, and it is available at absolutely no cost to your citizens.

FLASHbrief is not a replacement for text messaging, SMS or email notification, but its simplicity and communication speed will definitely make it your choice for first-line notification.

And most importantly, FLASHbrief is priced to be implemented rather than debated.  ANY municipality, regardless of size, can afford FLASHbrief for Government.

What kind of situations does FLASHbrief for Government help with?

Emergency Alerts can be used for any number of large-scale, life-threatening circumstances... biological terrorism, chemical spills, mall shootings, campus hostage situations and pandemics come immediately to mind.  Emergency Alerts would also be of critical importance before, during and after hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or wildfires.

An infinite variety of Municipal Notices could be sent out on a regular basis to FLASHbrief users...AMBER alerts, boil water notifications, road closings and construction information, air quality or smog alerts, rip current advisories, school closures, and life-threatening heat waves are some examples.

How does FLASHbrief for Government work?

FLASHbrief will create an Internet-based Alert Center for your municipality, secured with the most sophisticated encryption currently available.  This Alert Center requires a User Name and Password to access.  This User Name and Password are known only to your government-authorized personnel and not to FLASHbrief personnel.

As part of a coordinated media campaign, a designated official of your local governmental entity would hold a press conference announcing the implementation of the FLASHbrief for Government mass alert notification system. Citizens could then be directed towards the FLASHbrief for Government website at http://www.flashbrief.com/ where by clicking on the "Citizens-Get Connected Now!" link, they will be asked to enter their state and city (or county, township, etc.) into the form fields and download their cities' edition of the FLASHbrief connection software. In less than a minute, FLASHbrief will activate a one-way receptive Internet connection with your system, and you and your citizens will have a communications network like no other.

When a need arises to send an ADVISORY or EMERGENCY alert, your authorized personnel will access their alert center and choose the applicable alert message category.  Your message can be created totally from scratch or by using a pre-saved template to save time and to insure relay of all pertinent details.  When ready, FLASHbrief will require an additional SEND authorization code and in just seconds, your message is displaying on hundreds, thousands or millions of connected computers.

Citizens will receive a message window with audible alert at the top of their computer screen. ADVISORY alerts have a subdued audible alert which immediately quiets without citizen response. EMERGENCY alerts however, have an urgent audible alert which can only be silenced by a citizen response.  Once acknowledged by the citizen, either alert will clear from their computer screen.

Who pays for FLASHbrief for Government?

Each municipal body, whether it is a city, county or township, pays an up-front, one-time activation fee of $8000.00.

What does FLASHbrief charge for fees of Maintenance?

With annual renewal of FLASHbrief for Government, municipalities pay only $99.00 per month for unlimited software download access for citizens, and 24/7 Alert and Notification Panel access via encrypted Secure Socket Layer for Government Notifiers. This fee ensures that cities and their residents will always have the most secure and up-to-date FLASHbrief features for as long as they choose to continue the service. FLASHbrief for Government Version 2.0 software is provided free of charge to all citizens.

What kind of personal information is required from my citizens to get FLASHbrief for Government Version 2.0 Software?

To ensure maximum security, no personal information is required from your citizens. The FLASHbrief for Government download page asks only for a citizen's type of system (Windows, Linux or MacIntosh) in order to ensure they will receive the correct type of connection software.  FLASHbrief will only track IP connection information from citizens, and will safeguard all information on Secured Socket Layer Encrypted Servers.

How many computers can my municipal government notify in the event of an emergency?

The number is unlimited.

Are there any language barriers to FLASHbrief for Government?

As the alerts will be sent by your city, you will have the ability to send messages in any language that is relevant to your cities cultural demographics.

How secure is FLASHbrief for Government?

Our testing has determined that it would take an elite hacker more than a billion days - or it would require millions of computer hackers, millions of days to compromise the system. In other words, FLASHbrief for Government is one of the safest mass alert notification systems around!