Today marks the initial release of the official specification of the Decentralized Emergency Management Protocol (DEMP), a forward-looking standard designed to enhance how emergencies are managed in a connected world.
DEMP is an open communication protocol for emergency management that emphasizes decentralization, interoperability and real-time collaboration. It is designed to empower individuals and communities during emergency situations.
This first version outlines the core components and guidelines for understanding and implementing DEMP. It provides a technical foundation for building decentralized, secure and interoperable systems for emergency communication and coordination.
"In an emergency situation, every move matters. DEMP empowers people and ensures that information flows when it's needed, where it's needed."
– Jean-Pierre Grossglauser, Lead Author and Software Developer
Access the DEMP Specification (DEMP-SPEC) version 0.1.0 at https://demp.ch/spec.html