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Seismic Warning Systems (SWS) develops, manufactures and markets QuakeGuardTM products and services, which provide early warning of destructive earthquakes to commercial, residential, industrial and government markets. QuakeGuard minimizes property damage, protects equipment, and prevents human injury and loss of life: - Programmable audio and visual alarms prevent human damage. - Automated control of emergency systems, mission-critical equipment, hazards, and other systems instantly protects assets and prevents disruption of services. Based on patented sensing technology, QuakeGuard detects P-waves (the non-destructive primary earthquake waves) in advance of damaging S and R waves.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.