Ukraine’s air alert app to notify users of natural and man-made disasters

The updated version of the Air Alert app will send notifications about various types of threats and natural disasters and instructions for further actions in such situations, Rubryka reports, citing the developers of the Ajax Systems and Stfalcon apps.

What was the problem?

On March 1, 2022, the Air Alert application was launched in Ukraine, which notifies users about sirens in their regions. 

However, all types of notifications sound the same.

What is the solution?

The developers added notifications and instructions about natural and man-made disasters. As reported, version 5.2 is already available for iOS and Android users.

Information about all types of danger will be provided by the duty centers of civil defense notifications and the State Emergency Service. For each type of danger, the developers created unique notifications. 

How does it work?

In addition to sound signals, the developers announced that the app also transmits text messages with action recommendations. This will help to notify many people in a timely manner about critical situations, such as a dam breach and the need for evacuation.

Also, the new app version has an improved energy-saving mode, and errors with alarm announcement sound fixed. The status in the pinned message has been updated.

If the application does not update automatically, users are advised to do it manually or reinstall it.

Background

Ajax Systems is an international technology company and the largest security system manufacturer in Europe. The product portfolio includes over 135 wireless and wired devices for security and automation. The company offers solutions for video surveillance, smart home, fire detection, and flood prevention. Today, Ajax protects over 2.5 million users in 187 countries worldwide.

Stfalcon is a Ukrainian IT company that has been developing web services and mobile applications for businesses and startups for 14 years. The advantage of the company is well-established effective communication among all project participants. Stfalcon works flexibly and with maximum efficiency, focusing on providing comprehensive and high-quality solutions.

The war in Ukraine differs from other armed conflicts the world has seen. Never before have such various technologies influenced the course of the war, from weapons to programs for military and civilians that save lives. 

Rubryka has compiled a list of the top five apps developed during the war that every Ukrainian should have on their phone. Read more in our article: "Created During the War: Five Apps Every Ukrainian Should Install."