Public and private utilities nationwide rely on DCC's emergency notification technology to automatically alert key audiences when situations threaten public safety or delivery of services. From electric to gas and water, rapid, accurate communication is key to keeping everyone informed during potentially dangerous situations. Since its first utility installation in 1987, DCC has continued to develop cutting-edge communications solutions backed by a long and proven track record. Today, the company's products and services are used by more utilities than all competing companies combined for the delivery of critical information to employees, response teams, management and communities-at-risk.

CLIENTS:

	Florida Power & Light
	Baltimore Gas & Electric
	Progress Energy
	Memphis Light, Gas & Water
	Pacific Gas & Electric
	South Florida Water Management District
	Tennessee Valley Authority

APPLICATIONS:

When a crisis occurs for a utility, business continuity, as well as public safety, may be affected. To ensure that the focus remains on solving the problem, utility managers are electing to utilize emergency notification technology from DCC that provides rapid, accurate communication for:

	Weather Warnings		Main Breaks
	Crew Assembly		Equipment Malfunctions
	Planned Outages		Evacuation Notices
	Curtailment Notifications		Public Announcements and more…
	Rolling Blackouts

BENEFITS:

Electric, gas and water facilities using DCC's on-and off-site emergency notification solution experience a variety of important benefits, to include:

	Speed notification processes, reaching more people faster
	Contacts through all communications media (e.g., phone, fax, email, pager, etc.)
	Automates notification tasks quickly and easily, saving time and resources
	Assembles and mobilizes crews in minutes
	Permits call-out customization to conform to union regulations
	Allows message targeting to specific geographic areas or groups
	Delivers an accurate, consistent message to all
	Improves community relations
	Runs multiple, simultaneous call-out scenarios
	Retrieves ETAs, “fit for duty” status, etc.
	Offers GIS integration for geographic-driven notifications
	Brings everyone together in a virtual meeting place (conference bridge) in times of crisis
	Provides comprehensive reports for full audit trail

To learn more about DCC and its proven critical communications technology, click here.