Disaster early warning system for Cox's Bazar

Early Warning System is one of the most effective measures for Disaster Preparedness. Well-functioning of such a system is needed to deliver accurate information dependably and on-time. It should also be people-centered to empower communities’ preparedness against natural hazards. Recent series of disasters in Bangladesh and neighboring countries have posed an added concern on the importance of emergency alerts. In the present research the existing early warning systems for disasters in Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh, especially the cyclone warning system have been reviewed. A new satellite based warning dissemination system was then set up across the district.