With the introduction of new regulations and the amendment to the Civil Protection and Civil Defense Act, requirements for systems responsible for public safety are significantly increasing. The legislation introduces, among others, the obligation for local authorities to designate and prepare shelter locations for residents, while also emphasizing the need for effective warning, alerting, and crisis communication systems.
The new regulations also highlight the importance of developing infrastructure that enables rapid response to threats – whether natural, technological, or military. An important aspect of these changes is the strengthening of funding mechanisms for long-term safety investments, as well as simplifying procedures for implementing security systems.
In response to these evolving needs, digitexSHELTER has been developed as a comprehensive, integrated public warning and alert solution.
What is digitexSHELTER?
Our digitexSHELTER is a modern system that combines Digitex warning solutions with Platan technology. It is designed for collective protection facilities and enables end-to-end safety management – from threat detection and immediate alerting to evacuation coordination and communication with people inside the facility.
A key feature of the system is two-way voice communication, which allows not only broadcasting emergency messages but also maintaining real-time communication with Crisis Management Centers and emergency services.
Key functionalities
This system provides a wide range of features supporting safety and crisis management:
- remote and local system management,
- expansion and integration with existing public address infrastructure (e.g., DSO, PA/VA systems),
- integration with visual alerting systems and solutions supporting people with hearing impairments,
- voice communication with Crisis Management Centers and emergency services, including fire departments,
- backup power supply ensuring uninterrupted operation,
- integration with sensors and threat detection systems,
- centralized, regional, and local alerting capabilities.
Thanks to its open architecture, the system can be integrated with existing infrastructure or deployed as a complete solution in new facilities.
Areas of application
System is designed for a wide range of facilities and infrastructure, in line with current legal and operational requirements:
Shelter locations
The system supports the organization and operation of designated shelter areas, ensuring effective warning and communication in situations such as extreme weather events or military threats.
Protective structures
In shelters and safe rooms, digitexSHELTER provides reliable communication and rapid dissemination of emergency messages, which is critical for occupant safety.
Public infrastructure
Hospitals, government buildings, educational facilities, and energy networks require reliable crisis management systems and operational continuity – digitexSHELTER effectively meets these needs.
Critical infrastructure
Industrial plants, dams, and other strategic facilities require advanced warning and communication systems, especially in the context of growing hybrid threats.
Responding to new challenges
Our new system digitexSHELTER aligns with current trends in safety system development driven by legal requirements and real-world crisis management needs. Its flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities make it an effective tool for public administration, facility managers, and emergency services.
It is a solution that not only meets regulatory requirements but, most importantly, significantly enhances public safety in emergency situations.
