Public safety is evolving—and technology is leading the way. In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Joe Abrams from the Alliance for Community Solutions (ACS) joins Isaac and Jim as he shares how smart, practical tools are making schools, polling sites, and communities safer and more prepared. From the Ballot Box Defender for election site security, to the Brown Box for school safety, and My Nexus for water conservation—Joe explains how technology is creating real change where it matters most. Tune in to learn how innovation is strengthening public safety, one community at a time.   Episode Highlights: How ACS uses technology to solve local emergency response challenges Ballot Box Defender helps keep polling places secure with quick alerts to law enforcement Brown Box provides tools for schools and courthouses to respond to active shooter situations My Nexus helps save water by alerting residents to possible leaks Joe Abrams shares how community collaboration drives smarter, safer solutions     Need Emergency Piping? http://bit.ly/3J0ASc9     About Isaac Alatorre: Chairman & Emergency Pipeline Advisor for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Management. A UC Irvine graduate and beginning his career in safety and emergency supplies, Isaac was trained by David Jackson on all things related to PPS. With the help of his predecessor, he has updated PPS in regard to technology and processes. He believes that PPS has just started to make an impact. PPS has usually been a West Coast company, but now Isaac believes that PPS can help utilities across the globe with PPS many applications. Not only with pipelines but with emergency response awareness as a whole. He enjoys sports, whiskey, and food.   Meet Your Co Host: James Wollbrinck | Director and Principal of METISIS LLC James (Jim) Wollbrinck is the Managing Director and Principal of METISIS LLC in San Jose, CA. With 35 years of experience in the water industry, he has developed key programs and partnerships in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Physical Security Operations for San Jose Water Co. He has also led company and employee preparedness programs, focusing on Gap Analysis and Business Continuity.   Subscribe To The Podcast Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify   Connect With The Show: Facebook | Linkedin | Website     This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

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