According To Riverview Software Solutions, Winter Storm Season is Almost Here -- Broadcasters And Emergency Services Need To Be Prepared

Guntersville, Alabama (PRWEB) November 19, 2011

Riverview Software Solutions provides a software application named "Disaster Resource Navigator" to provide diaster preparedness and assist during disaster recovery efforts.

The Disaster Resource Navigator software application provides an organized method of keeping track of important information and provides quick navigation of local resources offering critical services and supplies such as food, water, ice, shelters, generators and fuel. With the Disaster Resource Navigator, this information is just a mouse click away saving valuable time for the broadcast staff, listeners and viewers.

The Disaster Resource Navigator eliminates having piles of notes to sort through or lose during a natural disaster or emergency.

The Disaster Resource Navigator application is intuitive for radio and TV broadcasters of all levels of experience. Minimal typing is required with only 3 data fields. All data is automatically saved - no buttons to click, just enter the data on the fly and it will be saved automatically.

The Disaster Resource Navigator user interface provides a simple and intuitive interface for the user. Users can click on a category and the Resource List is instantly populated with all resources providing that particular service. Hot buttons are provided for immediate access to the most critical information.

The application includes a U.S. state, county and city database which can be setup for specific defaults and favorites - minimizing the number of items on the drop-down selection lists. Built in category lists are provided and new categories can be added as needed. The software also includes an activity logger to easily comply with FCC reporting requirements.

The software design is based on a "Real Life" scenario. In April 2011, tornadoes devastated many areas in Alabama with a record breaking 53 in one day throughout the state. Riverview Software Solutions is located in the northeastern section of the state where nine of the 53 caused severe damage.

A local FM station operated under FCC emergency broadcast rules for many days and fielded numerous phone calls from the general public, local businesses and other local service agencies. The FM station became a crucial communications hub that helped citizens find much needed supplies and provided the location of resources throughout the area.

Riverview Software Solutions design team monitored this activity and discovered that after days of taking notes and relaying information, the station staff had so many notes and occasionally, finding the desired information for callers was starting to take a considerable amount of time. There had to be a better way so the Riverview team set out to develop this software application.

Should a natural disaster strike a community in the future, having the Disaster Resource Navigator will be an essential tool for quickly providing information to the public.

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Internet Provides Solutions for Families Worried About Vacationing in a Recession

Destin, FL (PRWEB) December 10, 2008

So far, the predictions seem dire - an economy challenged in ways that haven't been seen for decades, experts roundly denouncing the possibility of travel for almost 50% of the traveling public, a decline in fuel prices but no let up in sight for fees and surcharges from airlines. At a time when the average American family could actually use a vacation, it appears to be further out of reach than ever. As travelers ponder what they will do to provide their families with a break in 2009, many are finding valuable solutions online at innovative websites.

Jet fuel prices have declined, (they briefly spiked at over $ 140 a barrel in the summer and now are hovering at $ 50) yet there has been no move by the airlines to rescind the intimidating matrix of baggage fees or to restore any of the perceived amenities provided by the airlines in what seems ages ago. Experts predict that those who will be able to afford travel will explore destinations within a 200-mile drivable radius of their homes. Darrell Blanton, president and CEO of http://www.GetMoreVacations.com, observes, "On the bright side of what appears to be a limited vacation season at best, this atmosphere has the potential to create a 'perfect storm' of value. Travelers who are willing to rethink the scope of their plans could ultimately have one of the most rewarding vacations ever." Blanton acknowledges the challenges that families will face to partake in even a modest getaway, but offers the following suggestions to achieve vacation goals:

Choose a vacation rental property instead of a hotel - While only 15% of vacationing guests made use of vacation rental properties in 2007, that number is expected to grow exponentially in 2009. Some of the most popular travel websites have taken notice and have positioned themselves to facilitate what they believe will be a significant increase in demand. Illustrating this fact was Orbitz.com's collaboration with vacation rental search engine Zonder.com in 2008 as well as TripAdvisor's purchase of a majority interest in a leading vacation rental service http://www.FlipKey.com, featuring the largest collection of vacation rental guest reviews. For many years, vacation rentals have languished on the traveler fringe because of guest perceptions such as SNAD (significantly not as described) and the inability for travelers to book with a credit card. However, with the advent of the above mentioned sites, the playing field has been leveled and hotels are getting left behind as people discover the comparative travel bliss of a three-bedroom beachside villa with Jacuzzi and flat-screen TVs for about the same or less than renting three hotel rooms for the same period of time. Many vacationing guests enjoyed significant incentives from companies like http://www.GetMoreVacations.com where guests can choose from rentals that provide complimentary activities like golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, water park tickets, white-water rafting and more every day of their stay.

Consider traveling with additional family members or friends - Many vacation rental properties can accommodate parties of ten or more. Splitting the cost of a beautiful vacation rental may make a vacation that seemed an unaffordable impossibility a reality for family or friends and could provide you and your family with a richer overall vacation experience. Traveling in a larger group can also mitigate other expenses.

If you must fly, be informed - Simply booking the lowest fare to your destination is no longer enough - lest you find that though you saved $ 42 by booking from JetBlue instead of through Southwest, you're about to be charged an additional $ 60 for each of your family's extra bags where Southwest has no charge for extra bags. This chart provides you with bag fees current as of 12/10/2009: