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The Punch Rescue Blog

Safety Technology

Mobile Mode: Emergency Coverage Beyond the Building

The Rescue Card was designed for buildings, but emergencies don’t only happen in buildings. Mobile Mode is a feature in the Rescue app that extends...

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Emergency Planning

Creating a Defensible Emergency Communication Plan: A Documentation Checklist

Build a defensible emergency communication plan for your school with this practical checklist. Cover the gaps auditors and administrators will likely look for. Having an...

Safety Technology

Rescue Intelligence

Most safety platforms are adding AI features: A chatbot here, a generated report there. In most cases, it’s AI added onto systems that weren’t built...

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Safety Technology

Punch Rescue Is Now Available Through TIPS Cooperative Purchasing

Punch Rescue is now available through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract, simplifying how K-12 schools procure emergency communication infrastructure. Procurement is one of the less...

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Safety Technology

Real-Time Visibility in Emergency Systems: Why It Matters for School Safety Leaders

Real-time visibility in emergency systems helps staff monitor devices, track panic button alerts, and prove preparedness. See what’s needed in infrastructure. Most conversations about school...

Safety Technology

How Much Power it Takes for Real Time Visibility

There is a reason our repeaters get plugged into standard wall outlets, not just stuck to a wall. Punch Rescue repeaters are installed in every...

A smartphone app showing a signal failure
Safety Technology

Why Software-Only Panic Buttons Fail When You Need Them Most

Software-only panic buttons fail when Wi-Fi goes down, power is lost, or networks congest. Learn why hardware-integrated emergency systems perform reliably. Software-only panic buttons are...

Symbols of wifi connectivity and ongoing cell network service
Safety Technology

Network Independence: What It Means for School Emergency Systems

Network independence means emergency systems work when Wi-Fi and cellular fail. Learn why it matters for school panic buttons and wearable emergency buttons. If you...

Safety Technology

Over-the-Air Updates

Most emergency devices stay the same forever. If something needs to be fixed or improved, the device has to be physically replaced or sent back....

K-12 students using smart phone apps on their cell phones
Safety Technology, School Safety

Why Wearable Panic Buttons Outperform Smartphone Apps in School Emergencies

Wearable panic buttons outperform smartphone apps in school emergencies. Learn why dedicated hardware beats app-based systems when conditions are degraded....
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Safety Technology

When the Lights Go Out: Why Battery Backup Matters More Than You Think

Why battery backup matters for school panic buttons and emergency systems. Learn what happens when power fails and how to evaluate power resilience claims. When...

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School Safety

How West Virginia Is Helping Schools Fund Panic Buttons

West Virginia’s new Alyssa’s Law fund is making panic buttons achievable for schools. Here’s what the legislation covers, what it costs, and what comes next....