--- title: Public Safety & Workplace Alerting - Blog | PEASI | Jacob Westfall description: Jacob is co-founder and CTO of PEASI and is responsible for the public emergency alerting standards and core technology used in our leading mass notification software called Alertable. --- [![Mass notification system](https://peasi.com/hubfs/PEASI%20(Horizontal%20White%20Solo).png)](https://peasi.com) - [PRODUCT](https://peasi.com/notification-system) - SOLUTIONS - GOVERNMENT - [FEDERAL](https://peasi.com/solution/government/employee-alert-system-for-federal-government) - [PROVINCIAL](https://peasi.com/solution/government/public-alerting-system-for-provincial-government) - [REGIONAL](https://peasi.com/solution/government/emergency-alerting-system-for-regional-government) - [MUNICIPAL](https://peasi.com/solution/government/municipal-public-alerting-system) - [FIRST NATION](https://peasi.com/solution/government/first-nation-emergency-communication-system) - [HEALTHCARE](https://peasi.com/solution/healthcare-employee-emergency-notifications-system) - [EDUCATION](https://peasi.com/solution/campus-emergency-alert-system) - [LAW ENFORCEMENT](https://peasi.com/solution/mass-alerting-tool-for-law-enforcement) - [CORPORATION](https://peasi.com/solution/employee-notification-system) - [RESOURCES](https://peasi.com/emergency-preparedness-resources) - [PRICING](https://peasi.com/emergency-communication-system) - [ABOUT](https://peasi.com/emergency-alert) - [BLOG](https://peasi.com/blog) [GET DEMO](https://peasi.com/alertable-demo) AUTHOR # Jacob Westfall Jacob is co-founder and CTO of PEASI and is responsible for the public emergency alerting standards and core technology used in our leading mass notification software called Alertable. ## Stories by Jacob --- Alert Ready ### [Alert Ready Explained: Canada’s National Emergency Alert System](https://peasi.com/blog/alert-ready-canada-emergency-alerts) Learn how Alert Ready keeps Canadians informed during emergencies. Discover its history, how it works, and how to receive critical alerts. Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 ### [Understanding Opt-In Alert Systems: A Guide for Canadians](https://peasi.com/blog/opt-in-alert-systems-canada) Learn about opt-in alert systems in Canada, their working, benefits, limitations, and why they are essential for emergency notifications and public... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Alert Ready ### [The Impact of Wireless Public Alerts (WPA) in Canada](https://peasi.com/blog/impact-of-wpa-wireless-public-alerts-in-canada) Learn how Wireless Public Alerts (WPA) in Canada save lives, improve public safety, and evolve through testing, public feedback, and new technology. Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Be Prepared ### [Beach Closure Notifications: A Must-Have for Summer Safety?](https://peasi.com/blog/beach-closure-alerts) Should beach closures be alertable events? Learn why real-time beach closure alerts could improve public safety, awareness, and your next beach day. Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Severe Weather ### [Understanding Heat Warnings: Criteria, Updates, and the Role of Alertable](https://peasi.com/blog/understanding-heat-warnings) Stay informed about extreme heat warnings, criteria, and safety tips with updated Alertable features to protect your community during heatwaves. Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 ### [Broadcast Intrusive Alert Systems: How Alert Ready Works in Canada](https://peasi.com/blog/broadcast-intrusive-alert-system-canada) Discover how Canada’s Broadcast Intrusive (BI) Alert System, Alert Ready, delivers critical emergency alerts nationwide to keep everyone informed and... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Alert Ready ### [Canada Alert: An Overview of Emergency Alert Systems Across the Country](https://peasi.com/blog/canada-alerts-overview-systems) Discover how Canada alerts operate at national, provincial, and local levels. Learn about Alert Ready, regional & local systems, and future... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 ### [What To Do If You Receive an Emergency Alert Today](https://peasi.com/blog/emergency-alert-today-response-guide) Received an emergency alert today? Don’t ignore it. Learn its meaning, how to respond, and how to stay safe—whether you're at work, home, or on the... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Alert Ready ### [Alert Ready Tests: Why Canada’s Emergency Alert System is Tested Regularly](https://peasi.com/blog/alert-ready-test-explained) Discover why Alert Ready tests are essential for Canada’s emergency alert system. Learn their working, importance, and how they help ensure public... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 ### [Should Canada’s Alert Ready system be used during the COVID-19 crisis?](https://peasi.com/blog/2020/04/03/should-canadas-national-alert-system-be-used-during-the-covid-19-crisis) On March 27 2020, we launched an online survey to gauge how effectively COVID-19 notices and information are being communicated to the Canadian... Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Be Prepared ### [Understanding Water Advisories](https://peasi.com/blog/understanding-water-advisories) Learn about different types of water quality advisories and how to respond effectively to protect public health and ensure safe water usage. Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 Be Prepared ### [Why Canadians Choose to Get Alerts: The Importance of Emergency Notifications](https://peasi.com/blog/get-alerts-canada-emergency-notifications) Discover why Canadians sign up to get alerts during emergencies. Learn how timely notifications can enhance safety and preparedness across the nation.​ Jacob Westfall Jun 19, 2021 [1](https://peasi.com/blog/author/jacob-westfall/page/1) [2](https://peasi.com/blog/author/jacob-westfall/page/2) ### Subscribe to our Blog #### Keep up to date on new insights, thoughts and opinions for emergency alerting and mass communications. ### Subscribe [![Mass notification system](https://peasi.com/hubfs/PEASI%20(Horizontal%20Orange%20Background).png)](https://peasi.com) PEASI 1906-888 4 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0V2 [info@peasi.com](mailto:info@peasi.com) 1 (587) 333-0298 ### Works With - [SMS](https://peasi.com/notification-system) - [Email](https://peasi.com/notification-system) - [Landline phones](https://peasi.com/notification-system) - [Apple iOS](https://onelink.to/alertable) - [Google Android](https://onelink.to/alertable) - [Websites](https://onelink.to/alertable) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Alertable-Canada/100064479051530/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/alertable_ca/) - [Microsoft Teams](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/wa200002911?tab=overview) - [Slack](https://easipeasi.slack.com/apps/ATLUQMN72-alertable?tab=more_info) - [Amazon Alexa](https://www.amazon.ca/Public-Emergency-Alerting-Services-Inc/dp/B081QD3B2N) ### Key Features - Geofencing - Scheduling - Polling & Feeback - Branding - Send Preview - Templates - Rich Text Format - Single Sign On - Reporting - Administration ### Key Uses - Emergency Alerts - General Notices - Internal Communications - Provincial Alerting - Regional Alerting - Local Alerting - Workplace Alerting - Workplace Drills - Incident Response © 2026 PEASIAll rights reserved[Privacy](https://peasi.com/privacy-policy-en)[Terms](https://peasi.com/terms-and-conditions-en)[Confidentialité](https://peasi.com/privacy-policy-fr)[Avis](https://peasi.com/terms-and-conditions-fr) [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)