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School Lockdown and Emergency Alert App

Whether it's a rampage, fire, or medical emergency, the NICA Alarm App allows you to alert teachers, first responders, and school administrators.

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Real-time feedbackNo hardware requiredHosted in Germany
School Lockdown and Emergency Alert AppCreated with AI

When every second counts – your solution for rapid alerts in schools

Whether it's an active shooter situation, evacuation, or injury on the schoolyard: The NICA Alarm App provides a practice-oriented solution for quick, targeted action – all without additional hardware.

Unlimited Alarm Scenarios

Not only active shooter situations – also fire, evacuation, medical emergencies, or custom scenarios can be freely defined.

1 Click Alarm Triggering

In stressful situations, every second counts – alarms are triggered with a single click.

Feedback & Escalation

Teachers can report e.g. 'I'm on my way' or 'I need help' – including real-time status.

Cross-Platform Usability

Web app, iOS, and Android – no additional hardware or installation required.

Critical Alerts

Can override 'Do Not Disturb' mode and reach silent devices, provided critical alerts are enabled on the device.

Made & hosted in Germany

Developed and hosted in Germany (AWS Frankfurt).

Three steps to targeted alerting

From triggering to feedback – this is how effective alerting works with the NICA alerting app in schools.

1

Trigger Alarm

The Nica alerting app allows you to trigger alarms directly via the web interface or the mobile app. This way, you stay better able to act in an emergency.

2

Alerting of relevant Individuals

Target groups change automatically depending on the type of triggered scenario. This way, only relevant individuals are alerted.

3

Real-time Feedback

Receive feedback from alerted individuals in real time. This way, you immediately know who has responded and whether actions were taken.

Reliable alerting & clear communication – specifically for schools

Our alerting app comes from the field of professional cyber security and meets high standards for data protection, stability, and user-friendliness – perfectly adaptable for everyday school life.

Easy to use

Clear, easy-to-understand interface designed for stressful emergency situations.

Targeted alerting with feedback

Only relevant individuals are alerted – with real-time feedback on the current status.

Cost-effective and independent of additional hardware

No expensive hardware required – works on smartphones and tablets.

Integrated chat function

Quick communication in emergencies – parties stay informed and can react.

Critical alerts

Can reach even silenced devices

In acute emergencies the alert can override silent and “Do not disturb” mode on iOS and Android, provided critical alerts are enabled on the device — so critical messages can arrive in time.

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Can reach even silenced devicesCreated with AI
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most important questions about the alerting app for schools.

The Nica alerting app enables schools to quickly and purposefully alert in emergencies such as active shooter situations, fires, or medical incidents. The app distributes alerts via push notifications and email to predefined groups such as teachers, school management, or first responders – at the push of a button. Additional SMS alerting is planned as an extension.
The app supports various scenarios such as active shooter situations, fires, medical emergencies, evacuations, or technical malfunctions. Depending on the incident, the right groups are automatically informed – without detours. The app is flexibly customizable and can be tailored to the individual needs of each school.
The alert is sent to all registered devices immediately after triggering. Additional SMS alerting is planned as an extension.
The app is suitable for all types of schools – from small elementary schools to large high schools and vocational schools.
The implementation is straightforward. The app is ready to use and does not require complex IT infrastructure. Our experts will assist you with setup and training – you can usually test the first scenario directly after user creation. The app is designed to work without elaborate hardware or installation.
Prices start at €299 per year (plus VAT) for schools. For larger organizations or institutions with special requirements, we are happy to create a customized offer. Educational institutions receive special conditions.
Yes, you can test the Nica alerting app free of charge for 14 days or request an individual live demo. This way, you can get to know the features without any risk before making a decision.
Yes, the app is part of the Nica CyberSuite and can be combined with modules such as emergency management, awareness training, and policy management. This creates a holistic security concept for your educational institution. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about integrating it into your existing crisis management.
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+49 211 17520849
Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00
Nica Software GmbH
Reisholzer Bahnstraße 41, Düsseldorf
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