Terror Alert Service to Include Mobile Streaming Video
Nationwide terror alert service for mobile devices to add streaming video. Addition will expand methods of delivering crucial homeland security threat and response information to wireless users nationwide.
Miami, FL, November 17, 2007 --(PR.com)-- AlertsUSA, Inc (http://www.alertsusa.com) announced today a new strategic partnership with Homeland Security Television that will enable the addition of streaming video content to their widely used Terror Alert and Incident Notification Service for mobile devices.
Since 2001, the AlertsUSA service has delivered homeland security related threat, warning and response information, in both text and streaming audio, to the mobile devices of government employees, first responders and the general public across the U.S. The new partnership is the next logical step in leveraging cutting edge mobile technologies to increase the level of threat awareness and preparedness of the country.
Within the partnership, Homeland Security Television will provide both custom and stock video content to supplement the standard AlertsUSA service. The content will span a range of topics, from important news features through actual preparedness and response guidance for a variety of emergency and disaster scenarios.
According to Steven Aukstakalnis, President of AlertsUSA, Inc, "The U.S. is facing numerous security threats. We are repeatedly warned of a high likelihood of additional terrorist attacks. There is also an increasing tempo of natural disasters, as well as public health threats such as multi-state epidemics and pandemic influenza. It is essential people stay informed. The addition of streaming video content to the AlertsUSA service will provide another method of leveraging the strength of the National Wireless Infrastructure to the communicate crucial threat, preparedness and response information to the American public."
"Deploying our video content as part of the AlertsUSA service will put critical awareness and analysis content at the fingertips of mobile users throughout the government and private sectors," said Dan Verton, Founder and President of Homeland Security Television (HSTV). "HSTV has always taken pride in its editorial integrity and professional production standards. The strategic partnership with AlertsUSA, one of the nation's leading mobile alert services, is confirmation that our approach to online video is the right one."
The current AlertsUSA service is available on literally any mobile device, on any network, anywhere in the U.S. The service is singularly unique in its use of text messaging and streaming audio. The service cost is less than $1.00 per week, per device.
About AlertsUSA
Increasing the level of threat awareness of the American public has been the core business of AlertsUSA since its founding in late 2001. Considered the most comprehensive open source notification system available, the AlertsUSA service has become the de facto tool for increasing the level of threat awareness of federal, state and local government employees, police, fire fighters and other emergency responders, as well as the general public. Visit AlertsUSA at http://www.alertsusa.com .
About Homeland Security Television
Homeland Security Television (HSTV), a division of Homeland Defense Week LLC, is a leading online, on-demand video service focused exclusively on the full range of homeland security and cyber security challenges facing the nation. Each month, HSTV streams an average of 150 hours of security awareness programming to its viewers. HSTV was founded by award-winning journalist and author, Dan Verton, who personally oversees the production of all HSTV programs. Through its Red Team Productions division, HSTV leverages its partnership with an award-winning filmmaker to create custom videos for clients. HSTV is available online at www.homelandsecuritytelevision.com .
Media Contacts
Steven Aukstakalnis
AlertsUSA, Inc.
305.992.5944
steve@alertsusa.com
Dan Verton
Homeland Security Television
703.239.0459
producer@homelandsecuritytelevision.com
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Since 2001, the AlertsUSA service has delivered homeland security related threat, warning and response information, in both text and streaming audio, to the mobile devices of government employees, first responders and the general public across the U.S. The new partnership is the next logical step in leveraging cutting edge mobile technologies to increase the level of threat awareness and preparedness of the country.
Within the partnership, Homeland Security Television will provide both custom and stock video content to supplement the standard AlertsUSA service. The content will span a range of topics, from important news features through actual preparedness and response guidance for a variety of emergency and disaster scenarios.
According to Steven Aukstakalnis, President of AlertsUSA, Inc, "The U.S. is facing numerous security threats. We are repeatedly warned of a high likelihood of additional terrorist attacks. There is also an increasing tempo of natural disasters, as well as public health threats such as multi-state epidemics and pandemic influenza. It is essential people stay informed. The addition of streaming video content to the AlertsUSA service will provide another method of leveraging the strength of the National Wireless Infrastructure to the communicate crucial threat, preparedness and response information to the American public."
"Deploying our video content as part of the AlertsUSA service will put critical awareness and analysis content at the fingertips of mobile users throughout the government and private sectors," said Dan Verton, Founder and President of Homeland Security Television (HSTV). "HSTV has always taken pride in its editorial integrity and professional production standards. The strategic partnership with AlertsUSA, one of the nation's leading mobile alert services, is confirmation that our approach to online video is the right one."
The current AlertsUSA service is available on literally any mobile device, on any network, anywhere in the U.S. The service is singularly unique in its use of text messaging and streaming audio. The service cost is less than $1.00 per week, per device.
About AlertsUSA
Increasing the level of threat awareness of the American public has been the core business of AlertsUSA since its founding in late 2001. Considered the most comprehensive open source notification system available, the AlertsUSA service has become the de facto tool for increasing the level of threat awareness of federal, state and local government employees, police, fire fighters and other emergency responders, as well as the general public. Visit AlertsUSA at http://www.alertsusa.com .
About Homeland Security Television
Homeland Security Television (HSTV), a division of Homeland Defense Week LLC, is a leading online, on-demand video service focused exclusively on the full range of homeland security and cyber security challenges facing the nation. Each month, HSTV streams an average of 150 hours of security awareness programming to its viewers. HSTV was founded by award-winning journalist and author, Dan Verton, who personally oversees the production of all HSTV programs. Through its Red Team Productions division, HSTV leverages its partnership with an award-winning filmmaker to create custom videos for clients. HSTV is available online at www.homelandsecuritytelevision.com .
Media Contacts
Steven Aukstakalnis
AlertsUSA, Inc.
305.992.5944
steve@alertsusa.com
Dan Verton
Homeland Security Television
703.239.0459
producer@homelandsecuritytelevision.com
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AlertsUSA, Inc.
Steven Aukstakalnis
3059925944
www.alertsusa.com
Steven Aukstakalnis
3059925944
www.alertsusa.com
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