Redesigning Emergency Alerts for a quicker response (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

Redesigning Emergency Alerts for a quicker response

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Despite the widespread use of mobile phones for delivering emergency alerts, current systems do not prompt recipients to take protective action. By examining people's responses to alerts, the researchers propose several measures to enhance the effectiveness of alert systems.

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Image Credit: Flash Flood Warning- Cell Phone Wireless Emergency Alert by Tony Webster

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