Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can occur at any time, and it is not always possible to predict them. In this context, having effective tools at hand is crucial to ensure a timely and coordinated response. Safety 1st ACT is the app designed to facilitate communication between field operators and the Civil Protection PSAP.
The app is available for both Android and iOS systems, and supports major emergency management operations, ensuring a continuous and accurate flow of information.
The safety of citizensis a priority. Safety 1st ALERTis the app designed to keeppeopleinformedaboutactivealerts, scheduled events, and the appropriate actions to take in case of emergencies. Integrated with the Safety 1st system, itensuressmooth and timelycommunication with the PSAP.
Main features
View active alerts and ongoing critical events;
Receive emergency communications via push notification;
Access emergency guidelines and a summary of the emergency plan.
Enhancing resilience to major emergencies: Beta 80's projects
Beta 80 is actively engaged in research projects to develop advanced technologies for managing major emergencies.
One meaningful example is the Turnkey project, funded by Horizon 2020, which led to the creation of an innovative solution for earthquake prediction and management using early warning systems. This solution can alert citizens and first responders a few seconds in advance and provides the PSAP with an immediate overview to estimate damages before on-site inspections, thus speeding up response times.
Artificial Intelligenceis another area of innovation. Through the E-CITIJENS project, we have developed a system that transforms citizens into "active sensors" during emergencies, using social media information to improve disaster detection.
Finally, within the TO BE READY project, we are testing Telegram as a tool to streamline communication between volunteers and the Operations Center, ensuring a faster and more efficient flow of information.
