The pandemic and the move toward virtual classes are leaving school buildings empty longer than ever before. With less staff consistently working on school grounds, it can be easy to miss a potentially costly and damaging emergency.
For example, a leaking pipe or a failed heating or refrigeration system can quickly go from a minor issue to a major problem if not dealt with as soon as possible. Without on-site staff, schools need to rely more heavily on environmental monitoring technologies that allow administrators to monitor their buildings, even when they aren’t physically there.
Environmental monitoring allows schools to ensure critical systems are working through a combination of sensors tied to an automated alerting platform.
One such solution, available through Sonitrol Great Lakes, has been developed by Winland Electronics. Insight, as it’s called, provides real time visibility of a variety of systems and conditions, including temperature, water, gas, electrical power, humidity and other irregularities that may affect a building.
Users can monitor critical conditions online via any computer or smart device for real time data access. It can also be integrated into an existing verified security system, such as what is offered by Sonitrol Great Lakes, to ensure 24/7 monitoring and immediate contact with school personnel.
In addition, Insight can generate condition reports that can be accessed on demand or distributed to individuals at specific intervals.
Environmental monitoring and automated alerting can also improve the overall safety of any school. School buildings are already equipped with a variety of safety technologies such as camera systems, fire and smoke detection mechanisms, and door access control technologies.
Normally, each of these systems run separately, which can be a challenge to manage and can limit their abilities. However, when tied onto one verified alerting platform, plus environmental monitoring, these systems can all work together, and schools can unleash the technology’s full potential. Sonitrol Great Lakes has been protecting schools through the region for more than 50 years. Contact us to find out how environmental monitoring can enhance your school’s overall security.