Early warning system: Emergency communication

Initiative
Location
Kayamkulam, India 🇮🇳, AS
Scale
Regional
Led by
Regional or National Government
Background

VHF based Early warning systems were installed in vulnerable villages through radios system offering a free flow of communication between District Head Quarters and Village Offices / Taluk Offices. It facilitated the communication from District Headquarters to the general public, disseminating warnings or messages to directly communicate to the community living in these villages. The system also provided communication facilities in response and relief in the event of a disaster.

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