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Good afternoon brothers and sisters.

I need ideas on how to make an alarm system that once activated it automatically sends sms to students in attendance stating evacuate from the building

Answer 1

some use sign language

Answer 2

I would recommend you to edit your question to be more descriptive, perhaps 'SMS based fire and emergency warning system' would suit your title better.

Good luck! 👍

Answer 3

thanks alot

Answer 4

Martin Taylor
It just came to me that cellular signal tend to weaken or sometimes even lost totally while one was inside a building (basement is worst place really).

I don't know if it's just in my country or everywhere, but this I guess also worth a consideration. A fire or emergency message delivery failure could mean something horrible for those in the building.

I think "normal" people should be taught to be more humanist to others in a place where people with different abilities are present.

Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated 👍

Answer 5

Stefano Armando Chibia It sounds like you want to implement an Emergency Notification System that is integrated with the fire alarm system.

I would research professional companies that specialize in this type of service.

I came across a blog from one such company that provides this type of consulting. Here are some relevant articles from their website.

https://www.singlewire.com/blog/mass-notification/mobile-alerts-challenges

https://www.singlewire.com/emergency-notification-system

https://www.singlewire.com/blog/emergency-notification/device-integration

https://www.singlewire.com/blog/emergency-notification/mass-notification-ecosystem

https://www.singlewire.com/blog/emergency-notification/fire-alarm-integration

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

Stefano Armando Chibia
Are you a teacher?

Wouldn't it be more convenient to create a group in a messaging app to broadcast a message for the recipients?

I guess SMS isn't as much used these days due to the economic price compared to internet data.

Answer 7

Good question, that would involve system integration, I'm no expert there.

But as I understand it, when a fire detection system works, it rings the sirens and switch open the fire hoses on the ceiling. Isn't the siren good enough to signal everyone to evacuate? I think sound of the sirens is more important than an SMS (just my opinion).

Answer 8

David Carroll
Thank you for sparing time on researches.

Apart from cost matter, I agree this issue may better off be handled by professionals. This concerns life of many 👍

Answer 9

it has really helped alot. thanks alot

Answer 10

David and Martin

Answer 11

am not a teacher but then how do i connect that with a fire alarm system.

Answer 12

very valid point. but i was just thinking of making it more formal as not all students can hear

Answer 13

I see, well, there is this SMS gateway system I heard about. Perhaps you could try to look it up, and assess whether if it is a feasible option for the fire event early warning system you plan to build.

Give it a little more time, I hope someone experienced could drop their opinions on this subject 👍

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