As no one can predict crises. Bulk SMS alerts help a lot in such situations to control risk as well as providing proper information to the users in relevant intervals of time to control large scale natural disasters like Earthquake, Flood or Coronavirus etc. by providing alerts. It is important to provide effective and proper information or updates on time, due to which various organizations start having Bulk SMS Services to modernize themself according to time.
If Bulk SMS are used properly then it is a very useful technique to provide proper service to the users on time. It also helps in business promotions as well as sending transactional SMS or OTP’s within the budget. Bulk SMS also plays a keen role by providing proper support in remote areas for saving lives.
Real time SMS alerts are sent to provide proper accurate information and updates on time. For example, like Covid19. Government organizations provide day to day measures and statistics information by sending Bulk SMS.
Various countries' governments encourage people to provide proper details and reports of disasters and emergencies in particular areas. It can be one way communication or two way communication. In such a way, various authorities have to rapidly respond to various incidents, issues and situations that arise. Bulk SMS are the most efficient tool for simultaneously alerting people in case of an emergency through messages.
Bulk SMS are also used by disaster management organizations to notify details of tragedy through text messages or through various other platforms by enrolling volunteers. These SMS contains relevant details which includes various options like
1. How many volunteers are required?
2. What things do they require?
3. How many volunteers are needed?
4. What are their expectations?
5. Where has this been particularly useful in underprivileged communities?
6. What kind of food parcels are needed on a regular basis?
7. How much parcels are required?
Various NGOs are using Bulk SMS services to have coordination with the team of such kinds of deliveries and to stay in touch with other volunteers to have effective communication.
If any emergency arises, it can be weather threat, fire warning, Hijack or bomb scare etc or such kind of other emergencies in Bulk SMS are used by providing proper information to the users by sending SMS to the citizens by telling them of the impending threats. These SMS plans help in outlining to provide correct steps and measures that are required to follow safety measures. These bulk messages are also integrated with API Gateways to make connections with other digital platforms around the city. This technology is boon during emergencies or natural disasters to make communication easier.
If any one requires funds or extra funding for their organizations or disaster then bulk messages are sent to relevant contacts or groups for asking donations. This is an easy technique to get a quick response during emergencies. This coordinating effect helps a lot during emergencies.
Someone looking for a particular blood group then also Bulk SMS helps in saving lifes in case of emergencies. Due to which the donor gets easy notification that which blood group is required and how much unit blood is required so that they can donate the blood & receiver can easily receive the blood of his blood group in appropriate time period. It is a powerful solution for real time updates and has coordinating efforts during emergencies and ultimately saving lives.
