Use ShakeAlert Technology
subtitleThe U.S. Geological Survey is seeking alert delivery partners and end-users for the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System.
The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System uses a dense network of sensors to rapidly detect earthquakes and estimate their location, size, and shaking distribution. ShakeAlert alert delivery partners, or License-to-Operate Technical Partners, subscribe to ShakeAlert servers and use this data to deliver targeted alerts to people in affected areas. Anyone in Oregon, Washington, or California can receive ShakeAlert-powered alerts on their cell phone before strong shaking arrives. But businesses and community lifelines can also use ShakeAlert-powered technology to trigger other types of pre-programmed alerts and automated actions upon earthquake detection that protect people and vital infrastructure.
Users of ShakeAlert-powered technology include utilities, transit agencies, school districts, mass notification companies, and manufacturers. Use cases include deliver intercom announcements, slow trains, and put delicate equipment in safe mode. Some organizations choose to become Technical Partners and receive a free license to program their own alert delivery system. Others choose to contract an existing Technical Partner and purchase their ShakeAlert-powered software or hardware.
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Pathway 1: Build Your Own Alert Delivery System
Businesses and other organizations can sign a license agreement that allows them to build commercial or non-commercial alert delivery systems. Commercial products and services can be sold to other customers, such as schools and hospitals. Non-commercial products and services are used exclusively in-house to make the partner’s own facilities, equipment, and systems more resilient to earthquakes. This pilot license gives partners free access to ShakeAlert Message servers and all testing and development tools. If their project is successful and meets the U.S. Geological Survey’s technical performance requirements, pilot partners can convert to a fully licensed-to-operate status.
Pathway 2: Purchase Technology From a Licensed Vendor
Instead of building their own alert delivery system, organizations can also pay for the products and services of a licensed vendor of ShakeAlert technology. This option has direct upfront costs, but requires less time and expertise. All vendors must meet the U.S. Geological Survey’s technical performance requirements for delivering alerts quickly and reliably.
If your organization wants to use ShakeAlert-powered technology, please email kmissett@uoregon.edu to discuss your project. We can answer your questions, guide you through the licensing process, or connect you with licensed vendors.