# Public Safety
From Ancient Roman Watchtowers to CivicPlus®: A Brief History of Public Alert Systems
Learn the history of public safety alerts to understand how they’ve evolved along with modern-day technology solutions.
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Since ancient times, civilizations around the world have used various methods of sending urgent messages from a distance. We may have come a long way from beacon fires and gongs, but the aim remains the same: protecting community members with the knowledge they need to stay safe. Understanding how modes of public notifications have changed over time offers insight into how they will continue to evolve in the future.
This infographic provides a concise, visual overview of the history of public notification systems and where they are today. Download now to see how mass communication strategies have evolved from past to present and learn how the CivicPlus® Mass Notification system can prepare your agency for the future.