17 Jul Keeping Society Safe: Public Alerting Systems
An emergency scenario can unfold at the unlikeliest of times, in these situations, effective public alerting systems are what save lives.
Different governments around the world take different approaches to this, however, all utilize various phone networks to send a specialised alert notification to individuals, whether they are on Apple, Android, Google or Samsung phones, individuals are quickly alerted that there is a danger and then further information within the notification displays the type, location and nature of the danger that an individual needs to avoid.
There are a number of benefits to the use of Public Alerting Systems in a practical sense – not only do they effectively move a populous away from a dangerous scenario, but individuals lives are actively saved by knowing where to be and where to not be. The way in which a notification sent out to population can contain all manner of necessary information no matter the type of danger scenario taking place, means that appropriately measures can be taken. If individuals need to return home quickly, this can be conveyed. If they are better off carrying on as normal, but avoiding a particular area – this too can be conveyed.
The situation is contained and lives are saved, all thanks to an effective public alerting system, information being correctly conveyed also relieves pressure off of emergency services, as they look to handling the scenario being referenced from unfolding.
Public Alerting Systems also consist of:
- Loud Noises being played across particular districts.
- Radio and Television Stations reporting appropriate information.
- Informed safety professionals taking to the streets to calm individuals and manage the flow of the population.
As cities become increasingly interconnected, woven into technology and access control and the like, populations may find themselves utilizing other means of technology as to avoid danger scenarios and stay informed, such as notifications across computer networks and even particular buildings reacting appropriately to ensure that those within/around are safe.
Find out more about Middle Eastern Public Alerting Systems, and ensure you stay safe by keeping one eye on local news.