1. A method of transmitting an event notification, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting to a first individual, via a not-automatically receipt confirmed communication, a first data packet that includes a first event code, the first event code corresponding to a first event; b. upon receiving a response communication from the first individual, requesting that the first individual respond with the first event code; c. if the first individual responds by transmitting the first event code, then identifying the first event from the first event code; and d. transmitting instructions relating to the first event to the first individual.