When it comes to warning the public in disaster situations, a mix of communication channels is important for us….. We are glad that modern technology enables specific information to be provided via smartphones, for example. It's better than what we could achieve with a siren.
Video interview: Social Media and Disaster Assistence
Christoph Unger, President of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistence, is happy about social media possibilities. We talked to him about new communication channels and how to create a climate of trust and confidence.
MyShake app turns smartphones into an early warning system
Of all natural disasters earthquakes cost the most human lives and cause the greatest damage. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death in an earthquake. Researchers from T-Labs and the University of California, Berkeley have developed an app aimed at saving lives.
