As the temperatures rise, so does the fire risk for much of Australia. By being informed and prepared, we can help reduce the impact of fires on our communities.
Provision of emergency warnings and related information is an integral part of state and territory emergency management arrangements. Warnings assist the public in making informed actions to safeguard life, property and the environment. The public must have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the source of emergency information. Any warning issued must be timely, tailored and relevant to the public.
The analysis and observation of Open Data patterns can be extremely beneficial for businesses, as well as emergency and disaster management organisations. With the availability and usage of smartphones and social media, disasters can be measured in real-time, allowing for a rapid and accurate response.
Emergency personnel can minimise their search time and maximise their recovery time when they have access to real-time information emphasising the areas most affected.
Data has started trends that have already saved lives and proven effective in emergency management.
The SPOT app was a game-changer for the ACT community, providing the community with up-to-the-minute news and alerts during the devastating bushfire season in 2019-2020.
If you or your organisation want to learn more about making data available for analysis efficiently and safely, please contact our Account Manager, Phil Anderson or simply send us an enquiry here, and one of our experts will get in touch.
The Link Digital Team
