ITU-T Recommendations

Recommendation ITU-T E.119 describes the requirements for safety confirmation and broadcast messaging for disaster relief, which can realize public organizations’ business continuity plans (BCP) and can, to the best of their ability, help protect lives and property during a disaster.

In the event of a disaster, it is very important that public organizations, such as telecommunication companies, electric power companies, hospitals, fire departments and local governments continue to operate and help save the lives of victims. Confirmation of the safety of officials or company staff is important in order to continue operating their necessary tasks. In addition, to be effective, broadcast message systems should automatically confirm the status of officials or staff.