During disasters, there is a need for quick, effective communication between those in charge and the general public; early warning alerts can make the difference between life or death during emergencies.
DEWN uses widely available mobile communication technologies such as short messages (SMS) and cell broadcast (CB) to create a cost-effective and reliable mass alert system. The network connects mobile subscribers, police stations, religious/social community centers and the general public to a national emergency alert center.
- Application can be triggered by an SMS
- Messages can be received by either a mobile phone or a special purpose wireless alerting device.
- Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan Fire Brigade
DEWN (Disaster Emergency Warning Network) Locations
During disasters, there is a need for quick, effective communication between those in charge and the general public; early warning alerts can make the difference between life or death during emergencies.
DEWN uses widely available mobile communication technologies such as short messages (SMS) and cell broadcast (CB) to create a cost-effective and reliable mass alert system. The network connects mobile subscribers, police stations, religious/social community centers and the general public to a national emergency alert center.
- Application can be triggered by an SMS
- Messages can be received by either a mobile phone or a special purpose wireless alerting device.
- Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan Fire Brigade
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