Connect for Government

In an urgent situation, can you reach every resident in minutes with critical safety information?

Emergencies come in many different shapes and sizes. Keeping citizens safe and secure before, during, and after a crisis — hurricane, gas leak, earthquake, violent incident — depends on your ability to deliver accurate and critical information quickly and reliably.

99.999% uptime¹, 24/7/365 client care, a robust infrastructure and maximum system capacity, helps ensure that your time sensitive messages are delivered.

¹ Based on actual performance

Case Studies:

• Read how Lincoln, MA kept residents safe and informed during a flooding hazard.
• Read how Harford County, MD kept their population of 265,000 safe and informed during a devastating blizzard
• Read how Seal Beach kept communities safe during tornados and floods

Can you use your communication tool to help you recover revenue?

Today, every government office must do more with less. Strict budgets and reduced staff mean time and money are in short supply.

Save precious man-hours and budget dollars by using Blackboard Connect to deliver licensing notifications, warrant messages, utility payment reminders and other communications

Case Studies:

• Read how Somerville, MA saw an immediate ROI with Connect.
• Read how Selma, CA improved revenues and connected with their community in a positive way.
• Read how Freeport, TX used Connect to recoup fines and clear warrants.
• Learn how other communities are using Blackboard Connect to recover revenue

Are you creating community and building long-term relationships with your constituents?

A sense of connection can affect upcoming votes, budgets, and overall support for important initiatives and progress in the community. But the building of these relationships depends on consistent and timely communication.

Case Study:

• Read why Framingham, MA decided to make the switch back to Blackboard Connect.

In times of change, do your constituents turn to you - or the media - for the facts?

County and local government offices are responsible for being the local "face" of government, and assuming and maintaining a leadership role is critical to your ability to continue to provide and protect your community. Effective leadership depends on being viewed as both the primary and reliable source of information by your residents.

Increase transparency and efficiency of your community with proactive and actionable messages to your constituents by using Blackboard Connect.

White Paper:

• Communication When it Matters Most

In The News:
Spread the Message, American City & County - March 1, 2011
League City, Texas turns to Blackboard Connect to warn citizens of a winter storm.