DisasterLAN

DisasterLAN (DLAN) is an emergency management solution provided by BCG (Buffalo Computer Graphics). According to the vendor, DLAN is designed to streamline and enhance emergency response efforts and can be utilized by organizations of any size. The software caters to the needs of emergency management professionals, government agencies, public safety organizations, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. DLAN offers a range of features and customizable capabilities to support efficient and effective emergency management.

Key Features

Task & Mission Tracking: According to the vendor, DLAN allows users to easily assign tasks and track progress using custom automated workflows. Guided data entry tools aim to facilitate efficient task management, while color-coded statuses and priorities in the Ticket Manager provide visual cues for tracking progress.

Visual Situational Awareness: The vendor claims that DLAN enables the consolidation of critical data from multiple sources onto status boards and maps, improving planning and decision making through visual representation of data. By providing a comprehensive view of incidents, DLAN aims to enhance situational awareness.

Resource & Contact Management: The vendor states that DLAN allows users to match available resources to requests for efficient allocation. Additionally, it enables the tracking of the status and location of deployed assets, as well as the maintenance of records of staff, organization, and critical infrastructure for effective management.

Secure Communication: According to the vendor, DLAN provides the capability to share critical information through secure interoperable channels. It also enables the timely alerting of internal and external stakeholders during emergencies, aiming to ensure secure and efficient communication.

Analytics & Reporting: The vendor claims that DLAN allows users to create and share custom reports based on operational needs. It also offers the generation of full chronological after-action reports for analysis and improvement, enabling data-driven decision making and evaluation of response efforts.

Fully Configurable & Customizable: DLAN, according to the vendor, allows users to create custom forms, reports, templates, boards, and workflows without coding. This capability aims to provide flexibility and adaptability to suit diverse emergency management needs.

Secure Hosting: The vendor offers on-premise, cloud, and hybrid solutions for hosting DLAN, ensuring data security and privacy according to organizational preferences. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the hosting environment that best suits their requirements.

Interoperable: According to the vendor, DLAN follows NIEM (National Information Exchange Model) and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) guidelines, facilitating seamless integration with other systems and data sharing. This capability aims to enhance collaboration and coordination among different agencies and organizations.