AustriaThe Austrian Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), announced the launch of a new civil protection app called 'Ziva' during a press conference in Vienna. The app was developed over several months and has been tested since May, now entering live operation. It provides users with location-specific warnings, hazard analyses, and preparedness measures tailored to their homes. The app serves as a complement to existing alert systems like AT-Alert and the siren network. It was created through collaboration with 120 organizations, including emergency services, authorities, and companies across Austria. The app aims to inform citizens about potential hazards while respecting data privacy laws. It uses data from GeoSphere Austria, AT-Alert, and the Natural Hazard Overview & Risk Assessment Austria (HORA).
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