Unfortunately, an earthquake with a depth of 7 km and a magnitude of 7.4 occurred in Kahramanmaraş today morning. While Gaziantep, Malatya, Batman, Bingol, Elazig, Kilis, Diyarbakir, Mardin, Siirt, Sirnak, Van, Muş, Bitlis, Hakkari, Adana, Osmaniye and Hatay were also affected by the earthquake, it is stated that there are many dead and injured. Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) Presidency, which is affiliated to the Ministry of Interior, has been responsible for such situations in the past years. AFAD Emergency A mobile application has been launched. So what does this software offer?
What does the AFAD Emergency mobile application offer?
Developed by the Ministry of Interior in order to save more lives and reach more citizens in disaster situations and published in 2021, the AFAD Emergency mobile application has a user-friendly design and allows access to features such as one-touch emergency call, the nearest assembly area and disaster education videos. .
In order to use the application, the phone number must be entered after the AFAD Emergency application is downloaded to the phone. After entering the password sent via text message and verifying the phone number, the application becomes active by entering the TR ID number and granting the location authorization.
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One-Touch Emergency Call
We can say that one of the biggest problems encountered in many disasters, including earthquakes, is the interruption of communication. One-Touch Emergency Call function of AFAD Emergency mobile application eliminates this problem. Emergency call call online It is aimed to prevent the density that may occur on GSM lines, thanks to the application that allows the location of the caller to be detected with location services.
AFAD Emergency users in disaster areas can reach the 112 Emergency Call Center with a single click, report their current situation and submit their requests for help. In addition, citizens who do not have the opportunity to make voice calls at the time of disaster can also communicate via messages using the ready messages in the application.
Nearest Gathering Area
Collection areas It is known as the areas where citizens will gather primarily in case of a possible disaster. In the first hours of the disaster, the meeting areas where citizens can come together safely away from danger and risks are displayed on the map on the main screen of the AFAD Emergency mobile application. In addition, it is possible for citizens to find the closest meeting area to them through the application and reach this point by getting directions.
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