112 Suomi App Introduces Public Notifications Feature
The 112 Suomi mobile application has launched a new feature for sending public notifications. This addition aims to enhance communication during emergencies and situations like the coronavirus pandemic.
Digia Oyj's 112 Suomi mobile application has introduced a new functionality that allows for the dissemination of public notifications to users. The primary goal of this new feature is to improve communication, particularly during emergency conditions and exceptional circumstances, such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Notifications can be sent to all users of the application or targeted to individuals within a specific geographical area. The new feature was developed rapidly to address the increased need for information dissemination and to support authorities in communicating with the public. Its purpose is to reduce uncertainty, combat rumors, and instruct citizens on how to act under prevailing conditions.
The application can be used to inform about, among other things, exceptional situations, drills, or other circumstances requiring broader public awareness but not necessarily an official warning. Potential use cases include missing person searches, threats of large-scale incidents, or exercises conducted by authorities.
Digia has collaborated with the Emergency Response Centre Agency (ERC) in the development of the 112 Suomi application. This enhancement aims to bolster the app's role as a central communication channel for public services. It is essential for users to update their application to the latest version to enable the public notification feature.