Emergency alarms are a quick and simple way to alert employees when a hazardous condition or event occurs. They can be configured with a variety of alarms, including fire and carbon monoxide, and are designed to send a signal to the monitoring station when activated.These systems are usually built with easy to use interfaces for triggering the system and can be integrated with existing security and fire control devices. The systems also offer tools to customize and geo-target notifications to different departments, employees, and devices. This helps streamline evacuations, data backup and recovery, IT system procedures, electrical safety protocols, and more.In addition to audio alarms, some of the more sophisticated emergency alert systems are capable of sending messages to people’s mobile phones or other devices. These messages are typically accompanied by a loud siren or vibration (even if the phone is set to silent), and they include information about the emergency, its duration, and the location of affected areas.While the benefits of these types of alerts are obvious, the challenges of using them are real. Several studies have shown that people may become fatigued or irritated by the testing and alerts they receive, and some may even unsubscribe from these services entirely. This could have a major impact during a real crisis. That’s why it’s important to test your emergency alert system regularly and to ensure that it arms when triggered. You can do this by calling your provider’s customer service department and providing your account number and pass code.