Everbridge, a publicly owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 2002 and operates with approximately 1,600 employees. The company specializes in software development, providing critical event management (CEM) and enterprise safety solutions. Its platform is designed for businesses, governments, and communities worldwide, enabling customers to assess and respond to critical events such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, terrorism, and other man-made incidents in real-time.
Everbridge's analysis on May 1, 2026, indicated a higher likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of North America during the 2026 World Cup in June and July, with heat index values potentially exceeding 105°F (40°C) in several host cities, particularly in the southern United States. Previously, on April 29, Champaign County launched Everbridge as its new emergency notification system, replacing its previous platform, CodeRED, which was impacted by a security breach in November. Earlier the same day, Everbridge's Global Insights team, through Senior Regional Analyst James Burr, reported on anticipated widespread demonstrations and public gatherings across multiple regions globally for May Day, or International Workers Day. Also on April 29, Everbridge appointed Caitlyn Gillespie as its Chief Meteorologist, aiming to strengthen its weather risk intelligence for critical event management and reinforcing its focus on providing expertise in severe weather forecasting and emergency management.