We are dedicated to engaging, informing and mobilizing contituents throught media and technologiy platforms.
We are dedicated to engaging, informing and mobilizing contituents throught media and technologiy platforms.
In a world where demand for information ‘on the go’ is expected, advancements in technology must be considered when striving for improvements to public emergency alert systems. During an emergency, it is vital that any government be able to contact members of the public in order to give them important, potentially life-saving information.
The National Emergency Alert System is an emergency alert platform that is specifically designed to allow governments to send emergency alerts to the public via their mobile device, TV, Radio, and digital TV broadcasts.
URBAN OR INDUSTRIAL FIRES
An urban fire threatens residential or commercial properties. An industrial fire poses a threat to human health.
WILDFIRE
A wildfire threatens natural life such as trees, bushes, grass and animals.
FOREST FIRES
A forest fire burns in forested areas and poses a threat to the safety of both wild animals and humans.
HURRICANES
A hurricane is a large rotating storm with high-speed winds that forms over warm waters in tropical areas. Most of the damage is caused by flooding and storm surge. High-speed winds can blow down trees and also damage homes.
EARTHQUAKES
An earthquake is a shaking of the ground, which can cause immense damage in the form of landslides, fires, tsunamis, floods and loss of human lives.
TSUNAMIS
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and other disturbances can generate tsunamis. Wave heights of tens of meters can cause mass destruction to property and completely destroy lives.
TORNADOES
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that can severely damage houses and buildings and injure people.
AGRICULTURE
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes and tornadoes pose a threat to agricultural production. Because agriculture relies on a steady climate and water availability, it is easily impacted by natural events and disasters.
AIR/WATER POLLUTION
Air pollution occurs when harmful substances are introduced into the Earth’s atmosphere. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies. Air/Water pollution is harmful to human survival.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial pollution occurs when industrial plants emit harmful by-products and waste into the environment, which affects the health of individuals.
SECURITY THREATS
Violence, or threats of violence, by individuals or organized groups against civilians or governments are classified as acts of terrorism.
EXPLOSIVES
Dangerous substances, gasses or devices that may explode at any moment.
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD
A biological hazard refers to a substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms. These can include samples of a microorganism, a virus or toxin, or substances harmful to other animals.
CHEMICAL HAZARD
A chemical hazard is caused by exposure to chemicals either in the workplace or at home, which can cause acute or long-term detrimental health effects.
CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER
Contaminated drinking water is water which has been contaminated by a physical, chemical, biological or radiological substance. This contamination causes the water to be unsafe to drink.
CIVIL EMERGENCY
A civil emergency is a threat to public safety.
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
An animal can pose a threat to human life or property.
CHILD ABDUCTION
This type of alert informs the public of the fact that a child has been kidnapped.
911 SERVICE
A 911 service alert happens when there is a disruption of telecommunication services between the public and emergency responders.
HEALTH EPIDEMICS
Any widespread occurrence or outbreak of a contractible illness that affects human or animal life.