Solomon Islands launches UmiRedi disaster-preparedness app
The government launched UmiRedi to bring climate information and disaster-preparedness resources into one national mobile platform.
The ministry describes access to disaster alerts, early warnings, preparedness resources and recovery reporting, and says the application is available on Google Play.
What changed
The service is intended to make official preparedness information easier to access.
Who this is for
Communities, schools, government agencies and emergency responders in Solomon Islands.
Dates & context
The government report was published on 13 October 2026 and identifies the launch as the previous day, 12 October. This records an announced service launch, not an independent test of app availability, alert delivery or coverage.
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