When Seconds Count

Community emergencies range from active shooters and wildfires to everyday incidents like falls, sinking boats, or people lost in storms. Response speed matters — too fast can create new risks, too slow can worsen outcomes.

When emergencies occur, communities often act before first responders arrive. Volunteers support rescue, cleanup, emotional recovery, and rebuilding. Groups  like Team Rubicon specialize in post emergency and disaster response, but any citizen can do the same.

PubSafe supports first responders being first so calling 911 is always the first step. Even if you must respond first, knowing professional responders are in route may save lives.

PubSafe reinforces that calling 911 is always first. Even if you must act immediately, knowing professionals are on the way can save lives.

In active shooter situations, rapid communication is critical. The PubSafe active shooter alert can notify people across a business complex, stadium, or church within seconds. In rural areas with long response times, citizens may need to act differently than in cities

An aggressive response as outlined on page 4 of the Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Response Guide, is not limited to those in the direct line of fire. A strong community response from armed citizens, former military, or off duty LEO may be required.

Note: PubSafe users that receive an active shooter alert from another PubSafe user are automatically set to “invisible” for 1 hour or until the user changes the visibility setting. Limits may apply to iOS due to Apple restrictions. ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST. 

US Dept Of Homeland Security