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Washington, DC - MIR3, the innovator of real-time Intelligent Notification and response technology, today announced that Man-Machine Systems Assessment (MSA), a government and commercial services firm specializing in Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Test and Evaluation, and Transportation Safety, has chosen inEnterprise software to augment MSA's new service, MSALERT and to resell as a stand-alone product.

MSALERT, a cutting edge an innovative mass communication solution can offer the entire industry a modern and reliable enterprise-wide means of contacting staff, students, or the community during times of crisis. MIR3's Intelligent Notification software will augment MSA's alert notification capabilities with a low cost automated, web-based platform allowing for access anytime, anywhere.

"MSA strives to bring comprehensive solutions to our client's biggest challenges. When it comes to alert notifications and emergency communications we believe that MIR3 is the clear choice," states Lilly Harris, President of MSA.

"MIR3 goes through an extensive selection process for our valued partners and are pleased to welcome MSA to the team," said Rene Grossrieder, VP of worldwide channels and alliances for MIR3. "We chose MSA because of their strong, motivated sales force, their dedicated management team and their deep understanding of the needs of the government market. We look forward to a long term and successful relationship."

MSA is a minority, woman-owned small business, headquartered in Washington D.C., and is a leading emergency management and strategic planning support services to Federal, state, and local governments. For information on MSALERT and the full spectrum of HSEMP's capabilities, please contact Justin Pierce at (202) 408-0042.

Washington, DC - Man-Machine Systems Assessment (MSA) Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program (HSEMP) recently partnered with Command School TTX, in support of “Operation Exit, Stage Left” for the Veteran Affairs Medical Center – Martinsburg (VAMC Martinsburg).

This one day exercise was conducted on October 14, 2010 which involved a simulated train derailment and hazmat spill outside the Martinsburg VAMC which caused complete evacuation of all personnel from the facility and the relocation of patients to remaining VA Capital Health Care Network (VISN 5) facilities in Maryland, and portions of Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

The goal of the “Operation Exit, Stage Left” was to comprehensively exercise and evaluate the VA Capital Health Care Network’s plans and capabilities as they pertain to a critical incident and resultant mass casualty and surge response. MSA’s HSEMP provided Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certified controllers and evaluators for this event and were utilized across multiple locations.

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Washington, DC – September 1st heralds the start of the 7th Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM). Hosted by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, NPM 2010 is designed to encourage all Americans to take proactive measures in preparation for emergencies at home, at work and within their communities. As an NPM 2010 Coalition member, MSA is supporting the Ready Campaign objectives by promoting the readiness message across the National Capital Region. MSA will share preparedness information with our fellow members, clients, employees, and communities while spearheading activities to encourage hands-on planning for individual, neighborhood, and community preparedness.

Throughout the month MSA plans to make use of their own recently launched digital communication platforms to reach a broad audience and reinforce the necessity for all American’s to take preparedness more seriously. MSA also hopes to address the diverse cases which preparedness may prove challenging and necessitate unique solutions, such as families with services members, small children and those with communication disabilities.

The Campaign’s websites (ready.gov and listo.gov) and toll-free numbers (1-800-BE-READY, TTY 1-800-462-7585, and 1-888-SE-LISTO) provide Americans with free emergency preparedness information. To find out how to prepare your organization for an emergency, Contact Justin Pierce at 202.408.0042 or email us to learn more about how we can assist you.

Washinton, DC - MSA's National Preparedness Division changes its name from National Preparedness Division to the Homeland Security & Emergency Management Program (HSEMP) to better reflect its new business lines and broader scope of support services we offer our clients.