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ITU, through its Emergency Telecommunications Roster, has deployed Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals and satellite phones to Nicaragua to restore communications connectivity after the country was hit by hurricane Julia in October 2022. During the deployment, ITU trained local teams on using the equipment, brought the units to affected areas, and presented ITU's work on emergency telecommunications such as the development of National Emergency Telecommunication Plans, and early warning systems like cell broadcasting.
Read the ITU News Article ITU Emergency Telecom Roster helps restore connectivity after hurricane hits Nicaragua.
ITU plays an important role in using ICTs for disaster risk reduction and management, through the design of national emergency telecommunication plans, the setting up of early warning and monitoring systems and the provision of emergency telecommunications equipment when disasters strike.
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#ICTs are critical to deliver early warnings & in the immediate aftermath of disasters by ensuring timely flow of vital information.Following a request from Nicaragua🇳🇮, @ITU is deploying 10 Iridium phones to support the country in their relief efforts following Hurricane Julia. pic.twitter.com/Uyhml132E3— ITU Development (@ITUDevelopment) October 21, 2022
#ICTs are critical to deliver early warnings & in the immediate aftermath of disasters by ensuring timely flow of vital information.Following a request from Nicaragua🇳🇮, @ITU is deploying 10 Iridium phones to support the country in their relief efforts following Hurricane Julia. pic.twitter.com/Uyhml132E3
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