20.14.1. Emergency Alerts for PwDs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are IoT-enabled sirens used for?

   Hint

   Think of how alerts reach different senses.

2. 2.

   Name one type of alert that geo-targeted notifications might provide.

   Hint

   Consider how information would be tailored to where you are.

3. 3.

   What are IoT-enabled sirens used for?

   • Verbal instructions only
   • Visual alerts only
   • Alerts in multiple formats

   Hint

   Remember the acronym A-V-V.

4. 4.

   True or False: Geo-targeted notifications are only useful for people who have smartphones.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other methods communities use to alert residents.

5. 5.

   Design a conceptual plan for implementing IoT-enabled emergency alerts in a city that includes considerations for various disabilities. Describe the features you would include.

   Hint

   Consider how to balance technology with user needs.

6. 6.

   Analyze how community input could be integrated into the design of geo-targeted notifications to ensure the diverse needs of PwDs are met.

   Hint

   Think about how feedback loops can enhance service.