Allen Corporation’s Custom Application Assists Augusta’s Volunteer Response to Hurricane Katrina. Allen Corporation: Putting Technology to Work Augusta, GA – September 1, 2005 – Allen Corporation of America, Inc. announced that their custom software application was implemented by Augusta’s Emergency Operations Center to respond to disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. “Getting the right help to the right place at the right time is critical to effective disaster assistance,” said Jeanette Rasche, Director of the Augusta office. “Last spring, Allen Corporation began working with the local emergency preparedness officials to develop a custom software application designed to orchestrate the deployment of trained volunteers to disaster events.” The application was scheduled to be used in a comprehensive training event in October. However, with the extent of the gulf coast disaster, it became evident that the software needed to be launched immediately. With the movement of displaced hurricane victims into Georgia, and the need for trained personnel to travel to New Orleans and other effected areas, the need for citizen volunteer participation from Augusta was essential. “We are looking at probably the greatest disaster in the country; the need for volunteers is astronomical,” said Preston Harpe, the Volunteer Resources Coordinator for the Georgia’s East Central Health District. “When the call for volunteers reached the local news media in Augusta, our custom application was already up and running in the Augusta Emergency Operations Center,” observed John Haymann, Vice President, Training and Technology Division. “The software was designed to streamline the process of coordinating volunteers, and preformed exactly as expected.” Allen Corporation opened a branch office in Augusta, Georgia in late 2004, and immediately began working with the East Georgia Health District to create innovative new uses for technology in emergency response activities. Presently, Allen Corporation is developing two additional custom applications to round out the emergency operations centers ability to access critical information effectively and efficiently. Allen Corporation is a dynamic company providing expertise in the analysis, design, deployment, customization, operations and maintenance of information technology products. Allen specializes in several major technology fields, including custom application development, distance learning, logistical operations, enterprise management solutions, and telecommunications. A recipient of the prestigious Deloitte 2004 North American Technology Fast 500 Award and the Deloitte 2004 Virginia Technology Fast 50 Award, Allen Corporation is a professional services firm offering best of breed training and information technology solutions for the private and public sector. Please contact Ms. Jeanette Rasche at 706.793.0521 ext 3501 or jrasche@allencorp.com for further information.