{"id":10588,"date":"2022-12-15T12:52:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T04:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robustel.com\/?p=10588"},"modified":"2023-12-28T13:56:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T05:56:06","slug":"how-iot-improves-emergency-systems-in-smart-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robustel.com\/es\/iot-technology-solutions-blog\/how-iot-improves-emergency-systems-in-smart-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"How IoT improves emergency systems in Smart Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t
Rising population numbers are adding strain to already ageing city infrastructures. You may have experienced it yourself, with longer wait times for public transport or high congestion during peak hour traffic. In response, local governments and city planners are turning to the Internet of Things (IoT) to create smart cities to increase operational efficiencies and improve the public’s everyday life in a concept called smart cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiencies and, perhaps most importantly, improve public safety via emergency alert systems. While IoT in smart cities can’t stop emergencies from happening, devices and smart city technology can assist in early detection, response and recovery. Here’s how IoT is transforming smart city emergency management and response.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A large part of the smart city framework is a network of connected devices and technology. This network can receive, analyse and manage data in real-time, aiding the entire city in making better decisions around safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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This network is made up of smart technologies like:<\/p>\n
Smart cities<\/a> are using these technologies in unprecedented ways to create smart, connected urban hubs that help keep their citizens safe. Let’s look at some of the ways these technologies are being used in case of an emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Security systems made of sensors and CCTV can detect potential threats or hazards as soon as they arise, before responding to them in real-time. This is important for crowded cities, with thousands if not millions of people moving about the city every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Smart city technology can be used to record small changes to buildings, the environment or public spaces before transmitting this data to a centralised dashboard. From there, alerts can be sent to the relevant authorities who can prepare a response or risk management strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n From fires that spread in mere minutes to crimes that quickly escalate, the response time of emergency responders will significantly impact the outcome of the situation. That makes emergency response a high priority for smart cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The interconnected nature of smart city infrastructure is helping build greater efficiency in emergency situations – from the initial phone call to emergency response coordination. Take traffic for example. By using sensors and video surveillance, traffic controllers can better optimise the routes of emergency vehicles by adjusting traffic lights or finding a less congested route. The work of the smart city sensors doesn’t stop here. Once on scene, they can be used to relay information to first responders, creating a clear picture of the emergency they’re heading into.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\nRisk management<\/h3>\n
Smarter emergency response<\/h3>\n