Dataminr’s First Alert product for the public sector alerts first responders to breaking events, enabling the fastest real-time response.
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First Alert in action
Provide aid to citizens on the ground within minutes
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring nearly 13,000 more. Hundreds of thousands of homes and key infrastructure were destroyed across the country. First Alert delivered early, real-time, breaking news alerts on the event and its aftershocks, providing critical information to first responders and emergency personnel and allowing them to accelerate relief efforts.
FIRST ALERT ADVANTAGE
See where citizens need help during natural disasters
Unpredictable weather events, including earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, create unexpected emergencies. First Alert delivers the earliest alerts to first responders when disasters strike.
Respond to real-time events faster
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First Alert was nearly four hours ahead of major news
On September 27, 2021, an explosion at a chemical plant in Sulphur, Louisiana injured six people. During the industrial accident, the plant was offline and undergoing planned maintenance. First Alert’s earliest alert was almost four hours ahead of major news reports, helping emergency personnel accelerate their response time.
FIRST ALERT ADVANTAGE
Learn about events as early as possible
First Alert notifies first responders about critical events as they’re happening, minimizing response time and enabling them to act quickly and confidently.
React quickly when events happen
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First Alert helped first responders escalate search and rescue efforts
On June, 24, 2021, a high rise condominium partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida, causing numerous fatalities. First Alert alerted on the incident 38 minutes ahead of major news reports, enabling first responders to swiftly begin search and rescue efforts.
FIRST ALERT ADVANTAGE
Ensure people are out of harm’s way
Between July 13-15, 2021, heavy rains in Germany resulted in catastrophic flooding that led to the evacuation of hundreds of people, property damage and almost 200 deaths. First Alert delivered one of the earliest alerts on evacuated and missing people, enabling first responders to respond as quickly as possible.
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