Being in the middle of nowhere

DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO BE ALONE

When you’re alone in a remote location, help can be too far away if something goes wrong. Being able to regularly monitor situations and raise the alarm in the middle of nowhere with active surveillance and the option of two-way communication can save lives and protect communities.

While public places in busy urban areas can be monitored and protected relatively easily, security and safety is more complicated in remote areas. How do you raise the alarm in the middle of nowhere if you have lost your phone or it is flat – and who would you call other than 000? How can you set up cameras without wired power connection? How is it possible to see what is happening at all times without personnel on the ground?

Being able to contact authorities in an emergency and have surveillance cameras to remotely monitor situations can save lives. This is particularly true in outdoor areas far from urban centres, where help is often too far away or unreachable.

The fact is, Australia’s remote outdoor spaces come with a range of safety risks – and local governments have a duty of care to ensure their outdoor spaces are safe places for the public to be.

All Alone And Far From Rescue

Many sites such as beaches, reserves, parklands, waste facilities, storage depots and campgrounds do not have affordable connectivity to electricity networks or wired internet because they are in remote locations. In regional areas, even mobile reception can be significantly limited.

When people are alone and far from rescue in a remote location, they can be in danger from threats such as natural disasters, accidents or medical episodes.

Spectur offers security, safety and communication solutions specifically tailored to suit remote and off-grid conditions.

Their camera and AI-solutions are self-contained and wireless, so they function without wired internet or a power connection.

Spectur systems are solar and battery powered, with each platform of up to four cameras being able to operate in total darkness or fully overcast conditions for up to five days when fully charged. This allows systems to function in both remote, off-grid locations, as well as temporary locations. These systems can also be configured to include VOIP phones (with video cameras) and digital signboards that are fully connected to the internet, providing a range of communication channels.

In addition, by removing the need for cables, installation is simpler and less intrusive than wired systems. There’s no trenching or wired connections required and they can be easily moved whether dug in-ground, on a trailer or on a concrete or metal mobile base.

Duty Of Care

Local governments have a duty of care to their communities to prevent injury or loss of life in public places. Spectur platforms can come with smart box technology, including first aid kits, defibrillators or fire extinguishers, that can be remotely accessed or opened during an emergency or incident.

They can also connect people with first responders, whether that be lifeguards at beaches, state emergency centre operators in remote locations, or police in crime hot spots, who can talk people through an emergency response before help is able to arrive on the scene. This can be far more responsive and effective than a 000 call.

During an emergency, Spectur systems can broadcast evacuation orders and send out alerts to local authorities while responders can monitor the situation with the live feed.

With natural disasters such as floods, fires or earthquakes, the situation can change rapidly. That’s why Spectur platforms also provide intercoms and video comms to open two-way communication between people on the ground and at stations, even when internet and power are down.

Spectur systems can provide real-time insights into fastchanging situations, including detecting flood water levels or capturing visuals to track bushfires. With advanced warning systems in place, local governments and authorities can ensure their communities are safe when disaster strikes. They can even integrate your other sensing technology into one platform to provide a single interface for all sensing, thinking and acting needs.

Keeping People Safe

Whether it is responding to an emergency, contacting local authorities or keeping an eye out for vandalism, Spectur’s security, safety and communications solutions can offer peace of mind for both citizens and local governments in remote locations.

Capable of working without a wired internet or power connection while providing advanced surveillance and communication technology, Spectur systems provide active solutions to keep people safe.

For more information on remote surveillance and monitoring systems using Spectur’s smart solutions, call 1300 802 960 to talk to our team and find the right solution for your unique onsite challenges.