How LoRa Technology Enables Reliable School Emergency Communication
LoRa technology gives schools reliable emergency communication that works without Wi-Fi or cell service. Here’s how it works and why it matters for K-12 safety. Most school communication systems were built for day-to-day operations. Email, intercom, and mobile apps all work fine when everything is running smoothly. Emergency situations, though, don’t always cooperate with normal […]
Panic Button Compliance: Meeting Your State’s Alyssa’s Law Requirements
Alyssa’s Law requires panic buttons in schools across multiple states. Here’s what K-12 administrators need to know about compliance requirements and next steps. If your state has passed Alyssa’s Law, or is moving toward it, you’ve probably already noticed that the requirements come with real specificity. It’s not enough to have a communication plan. The […]
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 emergency systems focus on what happens when an alert is activated. But it’s equally important to question how anyone knows the system is ready and running before emergencies happen. Real-time […]
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 an appealing option on paper. There’s less new technology to install. They have familiar smartphone interfaces. They have lower upfront costs. The conditions that make this software appealing, however, are […]
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.
Pennsylvania School Safety Legislation Tracker
Track Pennsylvania school safety legislation and panic button requirements. Learn about Alyssa’s Law proposals and emergency infrastructure compliance standards. Pennsylvania hasn’t passed Alyssa’s Law yet, but school safety leaders shouldn’t wait for mandates to think about emergency communication infrastructure. With over 500 public school districts and ongoing legislative discussions about panic alarm requirements, Pennsylvania represents […]
The Rescue Card Platform Is Here
Punch Rescue announces the commercial availability of its unified emergency communication system — built for real conditions, not ideal ones. The Rescue Card system is now commercially available. Punch Rescue offers this unified emergency communication infrastructure for K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and corporate campuses. It combines wearable panic button hardware, a dedicated LoRa mesh network, […]
Why Apps Aren’t Enough: Building the Emergency Infrastructure Schools Actually Need
After years deploying panic button apps to schools, we learned speed and reliability are critical. Here’s why we built Punch Rescue’s emergency communication infrastructure. First we built a panic button app. Then we learned what emergencies actually demand, and redesigned everything. As CEO of Punch Technologies, Greg Artzt spent years building and deploying the PunchAlert […]
What K–12 Panic Button Laws Actually Require — And Why Most Schools Aren’t Meeting the Standard
West Virginia’s legislature sent Alyssa’s Law to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s desk on March 10 with a unanimous 93–0 vote. House Bill 4798 mandates wearable panic buttons for teachers and school staff, direct 911 connectivity, campus-wide lockdown triggering via intercoms and strobe lights, annual training, and coordination with local law enforcement. A dedicated state school safety […]
Alyssa’s Law Is Spreading Fast. What It Actually Requires May Surprise You.
West Virginia just sent its Alyssa’s Law bill to the governor’s desk. South Carolina’s Senate panel advanced a companion bill on March 18th. Kentucky and Illinois each introduced their own versions in the opening weeks of 2026. The momentum is real, and it’s accelerating. In the districts that are rushing to comply, there’s a bit […]
Building Emergency Infrastructure That Actually Works When Schools Need It
Most school emergency systems fail during actual crises. Learn why network independence, battery backup, and simple wearable panic buttons make the difference. Most school emergency communication systems are designed to work perfectly… until the moment you actually need them. Think about it. When was the last time you saw a vendor demo that simulated a […]
The Rescue Card Platform: A Simpler and Smarter Panic Button for K12 Schools
Introducing the Rescue Card Platform As 2024 came to a close, our team at Rescue made the decision to expand our proven panic button technology beyond aquatics. We took the approach of reimagining what a truly reliable emergency communication platform could look like for k-12 schools and organizations. Over the past seven years, our team built trust […]