Goggle Sites
Google Sites is used to build the emergency
dark site because:
- Google Sites is easy to
access and use. It uses a familiar user interface to compose
text.
- You can control who can
work on the site and who can view the site.
- The Google Sites user interface
is nimble; you can quickly post new information.
- Google’s bandwidth
and redundant data centers servers can be relied upon in
emergencies.
- In the past, Google has
made its resources available in emergencies.
For more information, go to the Google
Sites Overview
Google Sites Templates
With the Google Sites template gallery,
you can select the Public Health Emergency Dark Site Template
(or the All-Hazards Emergency Dark Site Template) and, in
one step, use it to create your department’s own emergency
dark site. You can add your organization’s logo and
your own content.
Google Levels of Service
Google has two levels of cloud computing
service: one is free and one is fee-based.
- Google Sites (free service):
- There is no limit on the
number of pages on the site.
- The site quota is 100 Mb/site.
- The maximum attachment
size is 20 Mb.
- There is no service agreement,
on-site technical support or contracted guarantee of service.
2. Google Fee-Based Service:
If your county or public health department
requires a service agreement, on-site technical support or
contracted guarantee of service, Google Apps Premier Edition
may be an option. A 99.9% uptime Service Level Agreement for
Google Apps is offered to organizations using Google Apps
Premier Edition. The services are described in the Google
Apps Premier Edition Terms of Service.
Other Free Web-Building Sites1
Other free applications can be used to build
an emergency dark site. Use these links to learn more about
other options for building an emergency dark site:
- Intuit
Web Builder
-
Tripod
- Webs.com
- Weebly
- Webstarts.com
The emergency dark site improves public
health readiness and response because:
- Alerts, announcements,
maps, and information can be posted quickly.
- The public gets simple,
focused, emergency information.
- Pre-approved risk communication
material can be stored for use in an emergency.
- New content can be authored
directly in Google Sites and approved for release by the
Public Information Officer.
- Links to other sources
of information can be added.
- A potential bottleneck
can be avoided in situations where the public health department
web site is managed by one individual. With the emergency
dark site, additional staff can authorized to make revisions
and post new information.
<
previous | next
>
|