Emergency Headcount Via Access Control System

Integrate your Access Control System (ACS) with Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount and go beyond securing your doors. Instantly access accurate headcounts and ensure everyone is safe when emergencies happen.

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Easily Integrate Your Access Control System

Connect Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount to your Access Control System in three easy steps and gain real-time visibility of who is on-site. Compatible with any access control system.

1. Connect Your Account

Log in to your Cloud-In-Hand® Solutions Platform account. Go to Account Settings and select your Access Control System (ACS) from the drop-down.

2. Enter Your Credentials

Open the selected access control system settings menu. Enter your credentials and save.

3. Complete Set Up

Select your preferred settings (such as site, building type, and area). Then save and export users to complete the setup.

Seamless Integration with Any Access Control System

Turn Your Access Control System into a Powerful Safety Tool

1. Download App
2. Create Emergency Event
3. Confirm Attendance

Download the Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount app on iOS, Android, or Windows devices—or simply use a web browser. Employees can check in from their phones, tablets, or PCs, making it easy for everyone to stay connected.

Download Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount

Easily create your emergency event right from your mobile device. Just tap the emergency event icon, select a reason or enter your own description, and choose who to include. You can run the headcount for All Members or limit it to only those currently on-site, as shown by your access control system.

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Finally, open the Attendee List (Roster) to see who has checked in as safe. Your organization can run the emergency headcount in many ways using employee badges, mobile credentials on smartphones, SMS text, manual check-ins by Rally Captains, or geofencing if enabled. Flexible options make it easy to account for everyone quickly and reliably.

Learn if your current badges are supported

Flexible Integration Options for Your Access Control System

Self-Service Kiosk

Make access simple and secure for everyone in your building. With self-service kiosks, you can check in visitors or authenticate employees quickly, reduce wait times, and keep your operations running smoothly. These kiosks work seamlessly with your existing Access Control System, so you always have accurate, real-time information at the palm of your hand.

FTP Lite Integration

Keep your systems in sync effortlessly with FTP Lite Integration. Whether it’s student data from PowerSchool or other critical information, FTP Lite ensures your Access Control System stays up to date with accurate, real-time data. The process is simple, efficient, and keeps your important information flowing smoothly between platforms.

Direct Integration

For organizations seeking a fully seamless solution, Direct Integration takes the work out of keeping systems in sync. With real-time, two-way connections between your Access Control System and platforms like PowerSchool, data flows automatically and accurately. This ensures your ACS always has up-to-date information, boosting efficiency and giving you confidence that your operations run smoothly.

Powerful Features That Enhance Your Access Control System

Scalability

Scalable Solutions for Any Access Control System

Whether you’re managing a single facility or an entire campus, our emergency headcount software scales seamlessly to your needs. Integrate Stratus-io with your existing access control system to add an extra layer of security, streamline emergency management, and ensure everyone’s safety.

Instant SMS Alerts

Instant SMS Alerts with Your Access Control System

Need to alert an emergency to everyone instantly? Need to send a message and receive safety confirmations? With Stratus-io, you can send any message to your entire facility in seconds. Integrated with your access control system, our SMS feature ensures fast communication, reliable delivery, and complete visibility when it matters most.

Hybrid-ready

Emergency Headcount Across Every Workspace

Whether your team is on-site, remote, or hybrid, Stratus-io keeps everyone accounted for. Instantly see who’s checked in, who needs help, and who’s safe, without the chaos of guessing. Integrated with your access control system, our solution gives you complete visibility across every workspace.

Access Data Reports

Turn Headcount Data into Actionable Insights

Whether you need attendance logs, emergency check-ins, or compliance reports, Stratus-io puts the data you need right in your hand. instantly generate, view, and export detailed reports to understand who is on-site, track trends, and make informed decisions.

Geofence for Smarter Safety

Create Virtual Boundaries Around Your Facility

Take safety and accountability to the next level with geofencing. Create a virtual fence around designated areas of your facility and instantly know who’s inside. Quickly account for employees during emergencies, streamline check-ins, and strengthen security protocols. Watch the video to see how this feature works in action.

Direct Quotes From Our Customers

"It's creating security for our company that didn't exist before."

Gery Morison Procore

"Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount is everything I could have hoped for and more."

Derius Goudeaux

Toshiba

"With Stratus-io, we were able to effectively engage a large number of participants!"

The Hurley Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cloud-in-Hand® Solutions Platform?

Cloud-In-Hand® Solutions Platform helps organizations streamline daily operations with a suite of products—Stratus-io, Mobile Grid, Mobile Order, and Medinven. Each solution is designed to adapt to your organization’s unique needs, offering mobile tools for accurate attendance tracking, asset management, inventory control, and order processing.

Learn more about each product here.

What is Stratus-io Emergency Headcount Software?

Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount is an emergency management solution that integrates with your access control system to keep your team safe during an emergency. With features like SMS alerts, mobile check-in, and automated reports, you can quickly account for your team, stay OSHA compliant, and make informed decisions. By pairing Stratus-io with your access control system, your organization stays prepared during any emergency.

Is Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount secure for sensitive data?

Absolutely. The Cloud-In-Hand® Solutions Platform is designed with security in mind. We take protection of our clients’ data very seriously. Cloud-In-Hand® SaaS is hosted in a SOC2 Data Center and uses encrypted cloud transactions to keep your data safe. It includes multi-factor authentication (MFA) and supports Single Sign-On (SSO) via Azure AD for secure, easy access.

Can Stratus-io integrate with our access control systems?

Yes. Cloud-in-Hand® Stratus-io’s design is flexible allowing integration with many access control systems. Our team adapts to your organization’s Access Control System (ACS) needs using Application Programming Interface (API) of the ACS. Learn how Stratus-io connects with your ACS, fill out our contact form.

Does integrating an access control system with Stratus-io support mobile credentials and badges?

Yes. With the Stratus-io app, employees can check in more ways than with any other system of it’s kind:

Tap employee badge on idChamp® Badge Reader
Tap employee phone with mobile credential in it’s wallet on idChamp® Credential Reader
TEXT-SMS message from their phone
Remote Check-in app on their phone
Enter geofenced zone
Walk past an idChamp® Portal Reader
Rally point / Muster Captain sees them an manually taps them in.

We also support a wide range of badge types with our IDChamp® NF4 readers. Want to know if your badge works? Just visit Supported Badge Types or reach out to us anytime using our contact form.

Can Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount work offline?

Absolutely. Our attendance app supports offline check-ins, syncing data once a network is available. Whether there’s a sudden disruption or you’re in an area with limited connectivity, our time and attendance systems work reliably—perfect for onsite, remote, or hybrid teams, ensuring accurate check-ins no matter where people are.

Does Cloud-in-Hand® offer a free trial?

Yes, we offer a 30-day free trial of Stratus-io: Emergency Headcount for your access control system. Schedule a demo by calling 512-994-3630 or fill out the contact form.