Leib Lurie, CEO One Call Now

When its snowing- does your communications system work?

As a deep blanket of white stuff descends across the eastern US, One Call Now is pumping out the calls, texts and emails. Delays, closings and schedule changes due to weather impacted millions of people served by our clients. Our dedicated staff works 24/7/365 so we can effectively Protect, Inform and Engage.

All ten dialing locations were humming; our triple redundant systems and dozens of alternative phone carriers did what was expected. The system just worked.

This morning, even with tens of thousands of homes without power across the mid west and phone lines down; 99.99% of all calls were dialed within our short Service Level Agreement (SLA) time frame.

It’s puzzling to me that One Call Now is the only company to offer an SLA and one of the few with 24/7/365 toll-free, no-charge tech support for anyone needing to send a message.

Our 35,000 clients know these are critical and crucial requirements when deciding what company to depend on when people’s lives and safety are at stake.

For Business Continuity, School to Parent communications, Government emergency outreach, church/synagogue congregation communications and team information; When Messages Matter, We Deliver.

HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE

HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE
WED January 13th, 2010

The deathly earthquake in Haiti demands our immediate help.

Any group planning Mission Support, donation collection or a Haitian fund raiser can use the One Call Now Notification Service at no charge, to send voice messages to their members and organization to mobilize relief efforts.

Just call 877-698-3262 and we will add call credits or expand your roster as needed to get the word out fast.

Act now, the first few days after a civil disaster is when the need is greatest.

To that end, for the next ten days we will support any group wishing to use One Call Now to announce and coordinate their volunteer efforts stateside.

We have already enabled dozens of our 35,000 client groups to pull together assistance and mission support.

The US Coast Guard which depends on our SMS system for coastal operations support said this about our services today…

“On behalf of the US Coast Guard and DHS, thank you for the quick turn-around. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help save many lives today.”
V/r
OS1 Matthew Spyker
US Coast Guard Seventh District

Now it’s your turn. How can we help you help Haitans in need – NOW?!

Leib Lurie, CEO
One Call Now

Thoughts for 2010

A good friend sent me this link, to a short 3 minute video that has some of the strongest quotes and thoughts I’ve seen.

Which if these mirrors where YOU want to go this year?

I cannot add anything else to make it stronger.

Leib

So what will you do in 2010?

We ended the year with a great First Night celebration- One Call Now helps to sponsor the alcohol-free, family friendly New Years’ celebration of Arts and Community in Troy, Ohio. We had 18 performers – musicians, swing band, magician/comedian, kids activities and a balloon clown, plus rock, folk, blues, brass, a community art project and much more. We had something for everyone. And everyone came. I guess calling all 14,000 households with a One Call Now reminder may have helped!

More than 1,000 people came downtown for the fun. All free – thanks to a number of generous contributions!

We raised over $500 for the community food bank during the evening as well.

Then New Years’ day dawned cold and clear- so my son and I did the 5K penguin run. -10 with wind chill. A brisk experience, but we felt good afterwards!  As a Cross Fit “athlete” (Since my time of 49 minutes was pathetically slow I use the word in quotes), I felt compelled to do a dozen push ups at five checkpoints along the way. Slowed me down, but pumped me up!

Looking forward to a terrific new year and an embryonic new decade to boot!

Leib Lurie

Pass it On- helping others is one of our core beliefs

As we approach year-end at One Call Now, I’d like to steer you to our company holiday greeting video… posted here on You Tube

Our growing group (approaching 50) has been working all year to grow our Raving Fans base of loyal clients knowing that we all have a simple mantra…  when messages matter- we deliver

But outside the office is just as important. Our company has a record of giving and volunteerism that we enthusiastically encourage and support.
Although many of our clients are non-profit groups who receive substantial discounts on our services already,
this year, we donated over $150,000 in cash, time and services to dozens of groups and organizations around the world; I’d like to list a few…

• Romania Lonely Voices Gypsy mission – kept sponsors and neighbors informed everyday
• Church Mission trips in Brazil, Ghana, Rwanda, Costa Rica and 150 others…  – helped raise funds and inform sponsors with daily messages
• United jewish Appeal- telethon alerts
• Dayton Philharmonic – Season ticket holder reminders -  Concert sponsor and Trustee
• Miami County Parks District- Support for successful levy campaign
• Miami County Library- Support for successful funding levy
• Loft Theatre- Season ticket holder reminders and show sponsor
• Troy Civic Theatre – Upcoming show and audition reminders and corporate season sponsor
• First Night Troy- Executive director and event sponsor (alcohol free, family friendly celebration New Years’ eve)
• Destination Imagination: Advisor sponsor – creative program for students age 6 to 18
• Troy City Schools: Work with Hook Elementary  to promote learning and business skills – Business Partner
• Urbana University- Donates Troy area campus classroom center for MBA and MeD programs
• Back Pack Lunch Program- provides weekend lunches to poor students throughout city- corporate sponsor
• Junior Statesman of America -  Exposes high school students to legislative process including week in D.C. -advisor sponsor
• 241Energy – Donated weatherization audits for 10 homes and donating technology to help speed the process of affordable weatherization
• Waco Air Museum and Learning Center – corporate donor and event sponsor for family kite fly
• Ohio Safe Teen Driving Program – cooperative effort with Ohio State Patrol. Texts safety reminders to teens – communications corporate sponsor
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – no charge amber alert calls for our K-12 and sports league clients
• Kiva micro loan program – funding for cell phones used by farmers in developing world to get better prices selling crops
• Heiffer International – Funding to provide farm animals to families in developing world
• Bruckner Nature Center- 5K run and corporate communications sponsor
• Hayner Cultural Center – art exhibitions sponsor, Communications sponsor and web hosting
• Project Velo Racing- youth team to teach life skills through bicycle competition (and National Placing winner)- corporate sponsor
• 48 in 48- Phil Nagle’s successful one man bicycle trip through all 48 states in less than 60 days; creating a new Guinness record category while raising money for Lymphoma Society. One Call Now was trip corporate sponsor.
• Dayton Peace Museum- energy weatherization audit and communications services

• United Way of Miami County- 90% company employee participation with 100% matching

• Plus dozens of school levies- where we donate calls to every voter to help pass essential school funding issues across the country

• and not least… every One Call Now associate gets 3 paid days off each year – in addition to holidays, vacation and personal days, to donate volunteer time in their community; this added up to over $45,000 in paid time we were able to donate to have them available to work for their favorite charity, church, synagogue, school or youth group.

We are pleased to be able to give back so much, and I  encourage everyone to do whatever they can in these endeavors, as we plan to do even better ourselves next year!

May you and yours have a great Holiday season and a safe New Year!

Your comments and feedback are welcome- To learn more about how your mission trip or sschool levy can get help from us, please click on LEAVE A COMMENT below!

Leib  Lurie, CEO
One Call Now

H1N1 Prevention Scripts- messages for your school, church, business

As the H1N1 / swine flu spreads across the country, up to 40% of your students, staff, congregation or team can be affected.

Here are specific message texts to use to keep your families informed and safer…

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Hand washing is essential. The H1N1 flu virus is spread from person to person. Tell your family to wash their hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand rub to kill the germs. Teach family members to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth as germs spread this way. By keeping hands clean, flu germs are less likely to be spread and you and your family will stay well.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand rub.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Teach your family not to touch eyes, nose and mouth to keep germs away. Keep your hands clean.

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Teach your children that hand washing is essential. Tell your family to wash their hands often with soap and water while singing the Happy Birthday song twice or use alcohol-based hand rub to kill the germs. Teach family members to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth as germs spread this way. By keeping hands clean, flu germs are less likely to be spread and you and your family will stay well.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Teach kids to wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Teach kids if there’s no soap to wash hands, use alcohol-based hand rub.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Teach kids not to touch eyes, nose and mouth to keep germs away.

 

Businesses

Sports/Clubs/Organizations

 

Take time to get a vaccine

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Getting vaccinated for the flu is an important step. Vaccination is most important for people at high risk, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older. If you are unsure if you should get a vaccine, talk with your doctor. Vaccination begins in September and lasts into December or January. Getting vaccinated protects you and your family from getting the flu.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Get a flu shot. Children are at a high risk. Ask your doctor now to protect you and yours.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. You can get vaccinated for the flu up until January. It is not too late to arm yourself.

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Getting vaccinated for the flu is an important step for your children. Getting vaccinated protects you and your family from getting the flu. Vaccination begins in September and lasts into December or January. Vaccination is most important for people at high risk, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older. If you are unsure if you should get a vaccine, talk with your doctor.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Get a flu shot. Children are at a higher risk than adults.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. You can get vaccinated for the flu until January. It’s not too late.

 

 

Know how to cough and sneeze

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Knowing how to cough and sneeze is vital to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Teach your children to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue any time you cough or sneeze and immediately throw the tissue in the trash after it is used. If a tissue is not available, tell family members to sneeze or cough into their elbow rather than their hands to limit the spread of germs.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Teach family to cover nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing. Don’t spread germs.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Sneeze or cough into your elbow. It limits the spread of germs.

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Teach your kids to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue any time they cough or sneeze and immediately throw the tissue in the trash after it is used. If a tissue is not available, show kids how to sneeze or cough into their elbow rather than their hands to limit the spread of germs. Teach kids to wash their hands after they cough or sneeze too as an extra layer of protection.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Teach kids to cover nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Teach them to sneeze/cough into an elbow. It limits the spread of germs.

 

 

Creating social distance

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. If you know someone is sick, avoid contact with that person. Avoid crowds of people. Create distance between yourself and others to lessen the spread of the flu. Follow public health advice regarding school closures. Do not shake hands with others and if you do, wash your hands as soon as possible. Creating space between you and others and avoiding crowds of people will help protect you and your family from the flu.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Create distance between yourself and crowds. You are less likely to pick up germs.

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. If you know someone is sick, avoid contact with that person. Avoid crowds of people. Create distance between yourself and others to lessen the spread of the flu. Follow public health advice regarding school closures. Do not shake hands with others and if you do, wash your hands as soon as possible. Creating space between you and others and avoiding crowds of people will help protect you and your family from the flu.

 

 

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Create distance between yourself and crowds. You are less likely to pick up germs.

 

 

Flu timeline

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Healthy adults can infect others with the flu one day before getting symptoms and up to five days after getting sick. The flu can be spread before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Be sure to wash your hands, get vaccinated, cough or sneeze carefully to not spread germs, and create social distance. This will minimize you and your family’s chance of getting the flu.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect yourself from flu. Infected adults are contagious 1 day before getting symptoms, 5 after.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Learn the flu timeline here: (website).

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu prevention begins at home. Healthy kids and adults can infect others with the flu one day before getting symptoms and up to five days after getting sick. The flu can be spread before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Be sure to wash your hands, get vaccinated, cough or sneeze carefully to not spread germs, and create social distance between you and others. This will minimize you and your family’s chance of getting the flu.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Infected adults are contagious 1 day before getting symptoms, 5 after.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Learn the flu timeline here: (website).

 

 

Mitigation/Protection Scripts:

 

Be aware of symptoms

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu protection begins at home. Knowing H1N1 flu symptoms is important so you can get health care right away for you or your family. Symptoms may include fever (usually high), headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and body aches. Along with these symptoms, children are more likely to have diarrhea and vomiting as well. Watch for these symptoms so you can get treated early.

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Know symptoms: fever, headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Know symptoms: kids might have diarrhea/vomiting along with other symptoms.

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Know the symptoms and get treated early. Learn more here: (website).

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu protection begins at home. Knowing H1N1 flu symptoms is important so you can get health care right away for your kids or family. Symptoms may include fever (usually high), headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and body aches. Along with these symptoms, children are more likely to have diarrhea and vomiting as well. Watch for these symptoms so you can get treatment early.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from flu. Know symptoms: fever, headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny nose.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from flu. Know symptoms: kids might have diarrhea/vomiting along with other symptoms.

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Know the symptoms and get treated early. Learn more here: (website).

 

 

Different people, different reactions

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu protection begins at home. Different people can have different reactions to the flu. Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. However, older people, children, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are at high risk for serious complications from the flu. Educate yourself and your family members to limit serious health complications.

 

Church/Text/Tweet:

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Different people have different reactions. Learn more here: (website).

 

(Name of church) Alert: Protect your family from the flu. Educate yourself to limit serious health complications.

 

School/Voice:

This is principal XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu protection begins at home. Different people can have different reactions to the flu. Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. However, older people, children, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are at high risk for serious complications from the flu. Educate yourself and your family members to limit serious health complications.

 

School/Text/Tweet:

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Different kids have different reactions. Learn more here: (website).

 

(Name of school) Alert: Protect kids from the flu. Educate yourself to limit serious health complications.

 

 

Getting diagnosed

 

Church/Voice:

This is Pastor XXX with an important message about protecting your family. Flu protection begins at home. If you think you have the flu, getting diagnosed quickly is very important, especially if you are at a higher risk of complications. Those at risk include: young children, pregnant women, adults over 65, and people with chronic medical conditions. A doctor’s exam will tell you if you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. Tests can determine if you have the flu if you are tested within the first two to three days of illness.

 

 

Swine Flu Tools for schools- free webinars WED Nov 4th

The reemergence of H1N1 has the world’s attention. Recent conflicting reports of what’s expected are causing widespread confusion. So far this year the H1N1 virus has infected more than 1 million people across the nation and will pose a more serious threat in the coming months. The presidential advisory panel reported Monday, August 31, 2009 that the H1N1 virus, commonly known as Swine Flu, could infect between 30 and 50% of the American population and could lead to as many as 90,000 deaths this Fall and Winter.

If one-third of your staff and students are suddenly home with the H1N1 Flu, how will you continue during their absence? As the next wave of H1N1 hits, mass notification will play a crucial role within the school setting. Schools with an effective emergency notification plan in place will be prepared to reach all parents with critical information, to communicate alternative schedules and contingency plans—all in a fast and reliable manner to ensure continued operations.

One Call Now and High Alert have come together to provide you with H1N1 preventive solutions and communication strategies in dealing with this national emergency. Join us on Wednesday, November 4th, either at 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM ET.

The speakers and presenters of this webinar are

Maurice A. Ramirez, D.O., High Alert
Dr. Maurice Ramirez is the Founding Chairperson of the American Board of Disaster Medicine and serves the nation as a Senior Physician-Federal Medical Officer in the National Disaster Medical System. He serves on state and federal panels for pandemic preparedness and healthcare surge planning.

Leib Lurie, Founder & CEO, One Call Now
Mr. Lurie has 35 years experience developing and providing logistics and communications systems to facilitate operations, efficiencies, security and safety for staff and stakeholders at hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and for tens of thousands of non-profit groups around the globe.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT)
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration
with information you need to join the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Pumkin Carving and Halloween Costume Parade for Miami County

The Troy Noon Optimist Club sponsos the annual Phil Trentine Halloween Costume Parade every year; and this year, Saturday October 24th at 9:30 is the place to start!

Get in the mood and carve a virtual pumpkin here.

http://www.cubpack81.com/images/carve_pumpkin.swf

H1N1 – Exploding the Myths

One Call Now and Dr. Maurice Ramirez, one of the nation’s leading epidemiologists conducted a very popular Webinar last week, showing how businesses can and must prepare to protect and inform their staff, customers and stakeholders in this virulent flu season.

For your convenience, the presentation is now available on-demand HERE

The downloadable PowerPoint document can be found HERE

Please forward it to anyone you think would benefit from the H1N1 preparedness information or a notification solution from One Call Now.

Swine Flu Webinar – Can You Cope with 40% absenteeism?

Webinar: H1N1: Inform and Protect Your Staff and Your Business

September 1, 2009

Please join: One Call Now and Contingency Planning & Management
Topic: H1N1: Inform and Protect Your Staff and Your Business
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 2 p.m. (EST), 11 a.m. (PST)

Register Today at:
http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=161849&s=1&k=FA1020CBA31B90A598CF037C12FC056B

Overview:
At the heart of contingency planning and management is information – its accuracy and its efficient dissemination.

One top-of-mind concern for organizations this Fall is the predicted reemergence of H1N1. Recent conflicting reports of what’s expected are causing widespread confusion. So far this year the H1N1 virus has infected more than 1 million people across the nation and will pose a more serious threat in the coming months. The presidential advisory panel reported Monday, August 31, 2009 that the H1N1 virus, commonly known as Swine Flu, could infect between 30 and 50% of the American population and could lead to as many as 90,000 deaths this Fall and Winter.

If 40% of your staff is suddenly home with the H1N1 Flu, or caring for loved one who is, how will you continue during their absence? As the next wave of H1N1 hits, mass notification will play a crucial role in business continuity. Businesses with an effective emergency notification plan in place will be prepared to reach all staff with critical information, to communicate alternative work centers and workaround plans—all in a fast and reliable manner to ensure continued operations.

Speakers:
Maurice A. Ramirez, D.O.

Dr. Maurice Ramirez is the Founding Chairperson of the American Board of Disaster Medicine and serves the nation as a Senior Physician-Federal Medical Officer in the National Disaster Medical System. He serves on state and federal panels for pandemic preparedness and healthcare surge planning.

Leib Lurie, Founder & CEO, One Call Now
Mr. Lurie has 35 years experience developing and providing logistics and communications systems to facilitate operations, efficiencies, security and safety for staff and stakeholders at hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and for tens of thousands of non-profit groups around the globe.

A Q&A session will be held during the last 15 minutes of the Webinar.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 2 p.m. (EST), 11 a.m. (PST)
Register Today at:
http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=161849&s=1&k=FA1020CBA31B90A598CF037C12FC056B