Category Archives: Disaster Response Resource

An OCHA Policy and Studies Series. The report imagines how a world of increasingly informed, connected and self-reliant communities will affect the delivery of humanitarian aid. Its conclusions suggest a fundamental shift in power from capitals and headquarters to the … Continue reading →

This joint effort draws on the wealth of existing expertise across numerous organizations and previous research to codify a series of best conduct practices for the use of SMS in disaster response. This guideline document is a collaborative work in … Continue reading →

This report aims to provide an Introduction to Public Warning Systems and background to the most applicable technology used to deliver them, the Cell Broadcast Service. Download here

The purpose of this case study is to highlight the steps taken by Smart PLC. to develop their disaster response programme. Smart has engaged in disaster mitigation, preparedness and relief activities to meet the needs of its subscribers and their … Continue reading →

This landscape document will specifically examine relations between the operators and the public sector, including governments from both developing and developed nations, international bodies and regional authorities. These actors should leverage the expertise of the private sector effectively in order … Continue reading →

These are the slides for the Disaster Response and CDAC Network webinar, Mobile and Humanitarian 101, which occured on 20th November, 2012. Download here Read a recap of the webinar.

The GSMA Disaster Response Programme has collected information from the vendor community to highlight products and services available to the mobile industry in advance of, and during, disasters. Download here

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A White Paper from One2Many. Cell Broadcast is the most effective method of broadcasting public warning alerts in emergency situations. One message can be sent to millions of devices, instantly, based on subscribers’ location to selected telephone cells. Cell Broadcast … Continue reading →

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