# Navigating Emergencies with Visual Alerts

By Education Technology · Published 2023-12-19 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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Creator hub: Raptor Technologies

> Schools are discovering that visual emergency signals reach more people faster than audio alone, creating safer environments for all students and staff

## Key points

- Visual emergency alerts reach more people faster than audio-only systems, improving inclusivity for non-English speakers and students with hearing impairments.
- Vivi's platform integrates with existing school security systems to provide targeted, campus-wide emergency notifications.
- Customizable templates aligned with standard response protocols allow schools to address a range of emergencies, from natural disasters to campus intruders.

Block Field

In today's episode of [School Safety Today](https://marketscale.com/shows/raptor-technologies/) by [**Raptor Technologies**](https://raptortech.com/), [**Michelle Dawn Mooney**](https://www.michelledawnmooney.com/) sat down with [**Natalie Mactier**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliemactier/?originalSubdomain=au), CEO of [**Vivi International**](https://www.vivi.io/). Natalie discusses the evolution of classroom technology into an integrated [school safety communication](https://marketscale.com/industries/education-technology/enhancing-school-communication-reunification/) system that includes:

• Highly targeted emergency notifications and integrations with other security systems, enhancing campus safety and situational awareness.

• Using visual alerts in school safety strategies that ensure inclusivity for all students and staff, regardless of language fluency or auditory abilities.

> Using visual alerts in school safety strategies that ensure inclusivity for all students and staff, regardless of language fluency or auditory abilities.

• Customizable templates for various emergencies, like natural disasters or campus intruders ─ aligned with standard response protocols.

### About the Guest

**Natalie Mactier** is the Chief Executive Officer for **Vivi International** Pty Ltd. Her leadership has guided the development of Vivi into a multifaceted communication tool that enhances classroom learning and plays a crucial role in campus-wide emergency response systems.

She is also on the board of **Webcentral Ltd.** and **WebCentral Group Pty Ltd.** In the past, she occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer at **School Places Pty Ltd.**, Manager-Public Relations at **SEEK Ltd.**, Manager-National Sales at **Europcar Mobility Group SA**, Chief Executive Officer of **Kidspot.com.au Pty Ltd.**, and Principal at **Ansett Airlines**.

Tags: #RaptorTechnologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney, Natalie Mactier, School Safety, School Safety Today podcast, Vivi International

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