Category: Disaster Technology
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A field report on Kenya Red Cross using KoboToolbox offline data collection, standardised forms, and dashboards during the 2024 floods.
Read More: From the Field: How Kenya Red Cross Used KoboToolbox During the Floods1,781 words–
8–11 minutes -
Introduction In the chaotic aftermath of a disaster, reliable communication is not merely a convenience; it is the lifeline that connects first responders, coordinates relief efforts, and ultimately saves lives. Traditional communication infrastructures are often among the first casualties of extreme events, leaving critical personnel isolated and operations hampered. However, a new paradigm in disaster…
Read More: Hybrid Comms: Multi-Layered Networks for First Responders944 words–
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Humanitarian organisations routinely handle information that can put people at risk if it is exposed or altered. A shelter registration may reveal the location of displaced families. A medical referral may contain sensitive health information. A protection case file may identify a survivor, witness, or community leader. A logistics message may disclose the location of…
Read More: Quantum-Resistant Communication for Humanitarian Data998 words–
4–6 minutes -
A field report on portable power, satellite connectivity, water purification, and reusable response systems deployed after Hurricane Melissa.
Read More: From the Field: Portable Power, Water, and Connectivity Systems After Hurricane Melissa2,937 words–
12–19 minutes -
How community flood sensors support reliable early warning through resilient measurement, communications, thresholds, and local action.
Read More: Community Flood Sensors: Designing Reliable Early Warning at the Last Mile1,589 words–
7–10 minutes