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emergency alert systems  

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  • Emergency alert systems (EAS) are mechanisms used to quickly deliver an alert or warning, especially during significant, life-threatening emergencies. These systems are currently used on various scales in multiple settings, including emergency management and monitoring of school performance, among many others. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Emergency Alert Systems]

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