Since the release of MIUI 11, Xiaomi’s system has an earthquake warning feature. According to MIUI, its warning system has alerted users of over 35 earthquakes in China. The company was not specific with regards to the classification of the earthquakes. Nevertheless, it stated on its Weibo handle that most of these earthquakes were of magnitude 4.0 and above. According to Xiaomi, its earthquake warning feature is now available on almost 9 million smartphones and TVs.
These devices are not just smartphones, even some Xiaomi TVs come with this feature. A compatible device will alert the user if there is an impending earthquake. Today is the 2021 National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day. Thus, the company used the opportunity to announce its contributions to curbing the effect of natural disasters.
ODPM: Take disaster preparedness seriously
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WATER WORLD: Flooding is an issue which occurs annually in TT and the ODPM is warning that disaster preparedness needs to be taken much more seriously by the public. FILE PHOTO/LINCOLN HOLDER -
CEO of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) retired Major General Rodney Smart says while public attitudes towards disaster preparedness are gradually changing, there is still a lot of work to be done to mitigate against this risk in TT.
Speaking at a press conference on National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness (NDPP) month at the ODPM s Mausica office earlier in the week, Smart said several public information campaigns will be rolled out in May to engage with citizens at the individual, family and community levels to build capacities and preparedness for disasters.
Wednesday 28 April 2021
Regional coordinator for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) Jaishima Gowandan says citizens would be trained in search and rescue but urged the public to be responsible when using their training. - Photo by Shane Superville
In recognition of National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness (NDPP) month in May, residents from different communities across Trinidad and Tobago will be trained in basic disaster relief techniques.
But they will be warned not to take unnecessary risks.
Speaking at a press conference on the NDPP at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management s (ODPM) Mausica Road office on Wednesday, regional co-ordinator Jaishima Gowandan said building the capacities of citizens was crucial in formulating an effective disaster management plan.
India gifts relief supplies for flood and landslides victims in Vietnam 18:51 | 15/01/2021
Ambassador of India to Vietnam Pranay Verma formally presented Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung relief supplies gifted by the government of India for the victims of flood and landslides that recently inflicted the provinces of central Vietnam.
In a simple ceremony held today at Vietnamâs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador of India to Vietnam presented relief supplies gifted for the victims of flood and landslides in Vietnam
The relief material is being provided by the National Disaster Management Authority of India to Vietnamâs Central Steering Committee for National Disaster Prevention and Control and was brought to Vietnam by Indian Navy Ship INS Kiltan.