ITU-T E.119 PDF

This Recommendation describes the requirements for safety confirmation and broadcast messaging services for disaster relief.

During and after a disaster, public organizations such as hospitals, local governments and telecommunication service providers need to continue their business as best as possible, in order to help save the lives of victims. Most public organizations have put in place business continuity plans (BCP) for use during a disaster, and it is important to implement the BCP in order to provide as many public services as possible. In the event of a disaster, the safety confirmation system is used to confirm staff status, such as their availability, and the broadcast message system communicates directives to available staff in order to enable them to continue functioning effectively. Public organizations can implement their BCP by using the safety confirmation and broadcast message system, and can protect the lives and property of victims to the best of their ability.

NOTE – The word ''victim'' in this Recommendation is used to denote a person affected by a disaster.