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Rain Risk Management

Carla — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:49:59 +0000

What are the dangers of heavy rain?

Heavy rain impacts various aspects of everyday life. It creates both higher levels of danger and makes finding solutions more difficult. Older infrastructures are primary targets in these situations. More prone to poor insulation, they become victims to floods. This can gravely harm the people and objects inside the premises. Moreover, water can easily damage electrical lines and safety systems. This would make the building more prone to external threats as well. Mould is also a common issue that results from heavy rains. It can not only be harmful to people’s health but can also damage electronics. It may destroy a device and render them unusable by infiltrating components without users realising.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Insulation should always be a priority. In buildings that are older, steps to achieve this are more tedious. This can often result in a long and expensive process. Regardless, safety should still be present no matter what. One can ensure this by installing reliable systems through any weather. Wireless and weatherproof devices can withstand damage for longer. Moreover, placement is key. Devices placed higher up such as on ceilings or poles can help moderate risks. Testing equipment often is essential to ensure it remains reliable at all times. It is important to have devices able to function even if one component is malfunctioning. Those issues may arise during heavy rains and high humidity situations. Regardless, it should not always cause an entire system to be inoperative. This would create an even more expensive and time-consuming issue to fix.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. Able to suit various locations, they can adapt to most environments. Both indoors and outdoors are protected using the Hazavoid systems. There are various options for placement, as they can be wall or pole mounted. Moreover, the casing is weatherproof for added security. Because of their fail-safe abilities, the Hazavoid devices will cause minimal harm in case of failure. Outside of their robust nature, the Hazavoid systems are also reliable in their function. Users can customise their devices as needed to suit contexts and needs. From the size of the system needed to the tones used, no detail is ignored.

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Marina Dangers and Safety

Carla — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 01:38:13 +0000

What are the Dangers of a Marina?

Marinas are an important part of many cities, may it be for avid boat drivers or early learners. Creating a safe environment for all should always be a priority. Due to their location and the nature of their existence, many risks are present. Moreover, safety can also become more difficult to ensure. From natural disasters to human threats, one needs to stay aware at all times. Drowning is a major issue, for people of all ages. Combining this with potential alcohol consumption and lack of awareness, a situation that may be banal and innocent can easily become a threat. Weather and natural disasters are also to be considered. They can not only create accidents but also damage material and resources, to the point of making getting help an almost impossible task.

How to take appropriate precautions?

It is essential for one to be aware of their surroundings in order to prevent dangerous situations, but also to escape them. Surrounded by water, marinas create a larger zone of concern with electrical cables and potential fires. Electrocution risks become higher, and safety levels regress as one needs a reliable system to alert without being disrupted by water or power loss. Customers are essential for staff to stay aware of risks as they are the ones most exposed to them. The size of a marina makes clear communication less easy. Therefore, appropriate safety training not only for staff but for boat owners could save lives. Awareness is essential as no situation is fully preventable. Therefore, having a safety system that can adapt to different needs and remains reliable is key.

Why Hazavoid?

Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System, as their names indicate, offer fully wireless solutions. This allows for smoother and easier usage to minimise risks and stress. One can mount the systems on either a pole or a wall for better reach and lower exposure to damage. Users have access to a backup battery as well as solar panel options. This creates a reliable solution, no matter the location or weather. Both systems are customisable to the users’ needs in order to offer a solution as complete as possible. With appropriate safety training, marina customers could activate the Systems using a control remote. Doing this would allow for clearer communication and faster reaction from any staff member nearby. Raising awareness can be a lifesaver.

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Tsunami Dangers and Precautions

Carla — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:43:47 +0000

What are the Dangers of a Tsunami ?

A tsunami can happen quickly with little time for people to prepare. They can easily cause floods and loss of power. A tsunami in areas like the Indian Ocean can hit multiple countries if they have a lot of active tectonic plates around their land. This means that a tsunami from another country can hit the rural parts of Australia in only 2 hours. Some areas are more vulnerable, not only because of their locations but also because of the lack of protection.

Tectonic plate boundaries (in red) that could create a tsunami in Australia

How to take appropriate precautions?

There are ways to detect a Tsunami approaching. The bigger issue comes from staying aware long enough. During the 2018 tsunami in Sulawesi Indonesia for example, citizens were not alerted enough. The Indonesian agency of meteorology did create a warning but stopped it after only 30 minutes. Considering how powerful a natural disaster can be, changes happen quickly and awareness can save lives. The other issue came from people not receiving the alerts. The agency used text messages for the most part. During a natural disaster, communication can be difficult and often impossible. There were also no sirens on the beach to alert people.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions for every area. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System also come with a backup battery and solar panels. This ensures they keep you alert and safe in any situation, even when power is not available. They can be paired together, as well as any other existing system to create the best protection for your needs. The systems can activate with a remote, making it easy and quick to alert as many people as possible. It is also possible to personalise the alarm tones and beacon colors. Hazavoid is a cost-friendly, complete solution for your safety, at all times.