• Introduction

    Tsunado is a system to distribute Alerts in a Civil Emergency, such as Tsunami, Fire, Flood, Chemical spill, etc. It support graduated alerting, Possible, Probable, and Certain, chosen by the user.

  • Alerts

    Tsunado Alert radios contain a high intensity alarm, similar to that in a smoke alarm, to get attention any time day or night

  • Information

    Central to the Tsunado Alert Radio is a radio receiver that can deliver the radio signal through a speaker, informing the public of what to do.
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How the Tsunado System Works
 

 

 

White Papers

The Three States of Emergency Public Alerting

Communications related to disaster events are important to save lives. This Paper considers the three types of communication that contribute to an effective strategy to ensure that when disaster strikes, there is minimisation of damage to life and property.

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A Comparison Between Broadcast Radio and Cellular Technologies for Emergency Public Alerting

TSUNADO New Zealand Limited (aka DIWA) has developed a system for nationwide Public Alerting based on Broadcast Radio technologies. The decision to use Broadcast Radio and Satellite systems as the primary communication channel, as opposed to cellular and internet based technologies, is outlined in this White paper.

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Waking a Sleeper

TSUNADOAlert Radios are provided with an internal alert device similar to smoke alarms. This White paper outlines how different and effective the TSUNADO alert is in waking a deep sleeper.

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ALERT Get Attention

The prime function for Tsunado alarms is to get the owner's attention, anytime day or night.

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INFORM Provide Information

The secondary feature, but by no less important, is to inform the owner of what to do.

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Save Keep you Safe

By delivering alerts quickly and informing owners of what to do, Tsunado saves lives.

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Created on 19 October 2014

NZ technology gives better warnings of disasters

An innovative New Zealand-made product is set to give people improved alerts and information about emergencies.

When a disaster such as a tsunami or volcanic eruption happens, the Tsunado, a compact plug-in alert radio unit, sounds a loud alarm before tuning into a Civil Defence radio broadcast.  It will soon be available for use in homes and offices.

The Tsunado is made by Disaster Warning Systems Limited (DIWA), who received funding and mentoring from Callaghan Innovation.

 

Read the Full article at:

http://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/news-events/nz-technology-gives-better-warnings-disasters

 

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