Every second matters during an earthquake. In recent disasters, early warning systems have proven life-saving  and now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking these alerts to the next level.

Real Cases Where Alerts Saved Lives

• Türkiye, 2023: During the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, some Android users received Google’s ShakeAlert warnings seconds before the tremors, giving people just enough time to take cover.
  
• California, 2019: The USGS ShakeAlert sent automated messages and stopped public transport moments before a 7.1 magnitude quake hit.
  
• Japan, 2021: Japan’s national system sent multilingual alerts via TV, mobile apps, and loudspeakers, activating school and train protocols instantly.
  

What AI Adds to the Equation
AI-powered alert systems can do more than just warn, they process real-time data, deliver multilingual notifications, and push updates directly to guests’ devices, no apps required.

Why This Matters for Marinas
In busy marinas, where guests may not speak the local language or know emergency procedures, systems like VELA could:

• Alert guests about earthquakes, tsunamis, or evacuations
  
• Share safety steps instantly, in their native language
  
• Reduce panic and improve coordination in real time
  

From Warnings to Action
As climate risks increase, real-time, multilingual, and personalized alerts are no longer optional, they’re essential. Tools like VELA, originally built for hospitality, may soon play a vital role in emergency readiness.

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