Central Japan fire departments introduce emergency report system for disabled people
news Central Japan fire departments introduce emergency report system for disabled people The Mainichi NIIGATA -- The NET119 Emergency Report System for people with hearing and speaking disabilities has been introduced in some fire departments in the central Japan prefecture of Niigata. It enables people to make emergency reports via the internet using smartphones or other devices and their location information is instantly sent to fire stations, leading to quick dispatches. The system replaces conventional reporting methods for people with disabilities, such as email and facs...