Every time you switch on your television, you come across so many disasters, be it natural or man-made. With the mention of natural disasters there are quite a few, which come to my mind. Be it Hurricane Katrina or the 2004 Tsunami, the images of the destruction caused just won’t leave my mind. The very thought of being in such a situation, sends a chill down my spine. Imagine the plight of the millions of people who have gone through all this. Doesn’t it make you sit back and think for a moment as to whether something can be done to put an end to all this? It makes me wish for some sort of disaster warning communication system.
Every time a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina occurs, and we see the amount of destruction caused by it, what do we do? Act during that particular moment and then forget all about it. That should not be the case. Steps should be taken with the help of GPS disaster management systems to handle the situation when nature strikes. Monitoring natural disasters like avalanches, tsunamis, tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, or earthquakes will help manage them.
Global positioning system (GPS) can be one of the most important planning and development tools that can be used today. Though GPS is used mostly for navigational purposes, it can also be applied in various fields, ranging from natural resource management to disaster monitoring.
A disaster warning communication system using GPS plays a vital role in three aspects of disaster management - rescue, relief, and rehabilitation work. As GPS enables rescue operations to be seen in real time, officials can coordinate rescue missions effectively. They can also share data, maps, and images, which helps speed up the operations.
With the help of GPS receivers, we can handle serious natural calamities in a better way and save lives.
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