Telem Group, Regional Telcos Testing Disaster Management App.
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - St. Maarten telecommunication provider, TelEm Group is joining other Telcos in the Caribbean in the testing phase of a disaster management App that could soon hit the global market.
The App, called SONAR, can make it possible for general populations in the region to receive up-to-the-minute information about upcoming storms and natural disasters, view weather patterns and obtain various information from government and disaster preparedness offices including information about shelters and their state of readiness.
It also advises on recovery efforts after a natural disaster by sending targeted information before, during and after a major incident.
Both users and government can benefit from another feature of the SONAR App that focuses on the recovery effort following any natural disaster with contact information for donations and other supplies that might be needed at the time.
The developers say their App is designed for governments and national disaster organizations to serve the population Read more
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