Abstract: A method for communicating emergency information to a plurality of users within a facility is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes receiving an emergency alert and status information from one of the plurality of users, and transmitting an emergency notification to the other of the plurality of users, including a request for status information. Status information is received from each of the plurality of users, and transmitted and displayed to an admin user. The status information received includes a status of the user and the area for which the user is responsible.