A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q & A #1 - What we do?

Q: With global terror happening more frequently, I want to be better prepared and I like the idea of connecting our emergency information directly with fire and police. But what do they want to see and what is required from us?

A:  First Responders want to know several things for pre-planning before they arrive on the scene; Your basic floor plans showing exits, fire alarm panel location, utility shutoff locations, sprinkler shutoff, hazardous materials/locations, persons who have special needs in an emergency and 2 or 3 key emergency contact people.  With Life-Counts, your information is available to First Responders before and even on the scene!

Q & A #2 - Connecting to Emergency Services

Q: With which emergency services can we connect?

A: The uniqueness with Life-Counts is that any school, business or residential building world-wide can connect their own emergency information directly with their own local fire, police, EMS or county emertgency management.  With Life-Counts, you can designate exactly with whom you wish to share your important information. There are many fire and police who have already been assigned their own Life-Counts information sharing portal.   See List

Q & A #3 - Codes & Ordinances

Q: Are there local, state or federal codes that we must follow when it comes to emergency planning?

A: If you are a business with 11+ employees, you must comply with the US Department of Labor and OSHA 1910.38. Life-Counts can help in many ways. Check with your muncipality for any other requirements. 29 CFR OSHA 1910.38. or  Cornell Univeristy Law School

A: If you are a public school-

Chapter 10 Safe Schools  PA Dep of Education FEMA

Q & A #4 - No Emergency & Response Plans?

Q: We are a business and don't have an emergency action plan. Are there guidelines?

A: An action plan outline is provided by FEMA or contact us. 

Q & A #5 - No Floor Plans?

Q: We do not have any floor plans. What do we do?

A: Floor plans can be professionally generated or business owners can create their own with software or basic tools available on many PCs.  Keep in mind, the more accurate your floor plans, the better it is for First Responder pre-training and emergency response. 

Q & A #6 - Reduce/Lower Insurance Costs?

Q: I heard that improving our safety program or lowering our risks could reduce insurance premiums. Is this true?

A:  The answer is found by inquiring directly with your insurance company about discounts by joining the Life-Counts network. Have your agent contact us with any questions. 

Q & A #7 - Info With Emergency Services

Q: I think our local emergency services and even the county EMA have information about us.  Why use Life-Counts?

A: The information emergency services may have for your business location is information they themselves have uploaded into a data base.  Any changes you may make today or tomorrow will NOT be tranferred into that data base. With Life-Counts version 5.0NT or DX, all your changes, modifications and new uploads are immediately available with emergency services.  Remember..."Old Information is Dangerous"