Data centre operations and maintenance teams should always be prepared to act swiftly and surely without warning. Unforeseen problems, failures, and dangers can lead to injury or downtime. Good preparation can quickly and safely mitigate the impact of emergencies, and help prevent them from happening again. This article describes a framework for an effective emergency […]
Terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) is a professional trunking standard used in the public safety sector. It is a mature and stable technology supporting flexible networking with a powerful error correction and anti-interference capabilities. It also possesses the advantages of a complete industry chain and wide coverage. In a world where technology is developing faster that […]
Public safety is of concern for all countries, with teams spending hours working tirelessly to ensure that citizens are protected. Such incidents include natural disasters, crime spikes, or any unrest that may occur. In these times of crisis, technology has a crucial role to play in ensuring that public safety teams can effectively communicate in […]
TerraGo Edge gives disaster recovery teams the best of both worlds in tough conditions with a mobile solution that works even when the network does not, enabling critical damage assessments to be completed rapidly on tablets and smartphones with maps, forms and features that work offline. The company said that the Terrebonne Office of […]
The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association and the Taiwan Association of Disaster Prevention Industry (TADPI) have announced the GSDI 15 Conference, to be held in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China) in December 2016, with strong support from Ministry of the Interior (MOI). The theme of the conference is “Spatial enablement in the smart […]
In addition to devastating America’s Gulf Coast, Hurricane Katrina spawned many disaster management tools. Over the last ten years the American Red Cross has taken steps using modern technology to better prepare for and respond to disasters. This article details some of these initiatives. The Red Cross has a long history of preventing and […]
In the midst of a disaster, whether natural or man-made, communication between emergency services and utilities is essential. Commercial communication techniques cannot be relied on as they are costly, inefficient, and vulnerable in a disaster. The City of Cape Town has equipped itself with a digital radio system across the entire city – allowing […]
Water security may become compromised in the event of disaster and, to help water utilities be prepared for and to continue operating in any event, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has published ISO 24518. Using a “plan-do-check-act” approach, this standard lists the steps utilities must take in preparation of crisis situations and to re-establish […]
Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet armed with the right tools, the chances of getting through the toughest circumstances are improved. There are some deadly hazards we are exposed to, and standards can help us to prepare for, and react in, many of life’s most unpredictable […]
