What is the Emergency Alert Network?
The National Safety Council has developed the Emergency Alert Network to help our nation
respond to a declared public safety or health emergency. The network’s purpose is to "push"
or send critical health and safety information and instructions to NSC member companies. This effort
is to assist organizations in their response to emergencies, enabling them to better protect
the health and well-being of customers and employees.
What types of situations will activate this network?
The network will be activated during a declared public safety or health emergency and
during situations of national or regional significance that threaten the health or safety of
large segments of the population. These situations may include public health threats, such
as the following scenarios:
- Pandemic Influenza
- The spread of an infectious agent or biological toxin
- Natural disasters
- Chemical attacks or accidental release
- Nuclear attacks or accidents
In a declared emergency, how does the network work?
NSC receives an emergency message from CDC. NSC activates the Emergency Alert Network
transmitting official emergency information and recommendations.
Via the network, NSC then transmits an emergency message to the emergency contact for each
participating member company.
Depending on the desired delivery format (email, text message, automated phone message, or fax)
the communication will include the official (unaltered) CDC message or links to the information. This
information will also be posted on the Emergency Alert Network webpage.
The NSC member company should then use this information to guide its own crisis communication and
emergency plans.
How can I participate?
Network participation is free to all active National Safety Council member companies as a member benefit.
Not a member?
Join today.
NSC members are automatically enrolled in the Emergency Alert Network.
Each primary contact on your membership record will receive instructions and a link to enroll one
emergency contact from your organization.
What information will be sent?
Your organization will receive official
CDC information and instructions. This message will include:
- The nature of the emergency situation
- The risk of exposure, preventive measures, and how to seek treatment when needed
- Recommended actions for businesses
