DDME Alert vs SILVANUS

DDME Alert is the official safety app of The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME). The DDME has worked to develop a unique app that provides added safety to include all hazards the islands are vulnerable too. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to all available resources. DDME Alert features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the DDME area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to DDME. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Find important maps and data resources. - Emergency Plans: Emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from DDME safety when emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

The app is developed within the SILVANUS project and has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101037247. The Silvanus App contains educational modules like guidelines, practical tips and quizzes to learn about wildfires. Additionally, there is a module for GPS-based fire reporting including pictures and text.