HAYAT 112 Emergency Portable Notification application, a new generation digital notification platform developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs with completely local and national resources, has attracted great attention from citizens even though two weeks have passed since its publication. The application, which was announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi and reached over 500 thousand downloads in a short time, takes the classical voice invitation methods one step further and starts the multimedia-based digital notification period. While approximately 3 million digital notifications have been received through the system in the short time since its opening, this data already reveals how critical a role the application will play in emergency management.

3 Valuable Features of HAYAT 112 Application

• Multimedia Reinforced Reporting:Citizens can log in to the application with their e-Government information and make instant visual notifications along with their position information by adding a photo or a 10-second image with a single click.

• Earthquake Safety Network:In earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above, citizens within a 100 kilometer radius of the earthquake center are automatically asked “Are you okay?” A message is sent and the situation is notified to 5 relatives registered in the system.

• Stealth Mode and Radars:Thanks to the closed mode developed in accordance with KVKK, citizens can make a report by hiding their identities, while they can also see the fixed radar and EDS points on their travel routes transparently on the map.

Digital Petition Period and Rapid Response Infrastructure

The integration of technology with public safety and emergency management is gaining a new dimension in Türkiye. The developed software is more than just a portable application, it is an official digital petition thanks to its e-Government integration. While this creates a major barrier in preventing unfounded reports, it also minimizes the time it takes to reach those in real need.

In emergencies, criminal events or disasters, citizens can upload photos and short images to the system and convey the situation of the scene live to the security forces. This multimedia data makes it easier for the officers in the command center to accurately analyze the extent of the incident and dispatch employees to the region with the most appropriate equipment. The difficulty of defining an address in classical lines is completely eliminated thanks to the precise position services running in the background of the application.

Automatic Systems That Save Lives in Case of Earthquakes

Considering the fact that Türkiye is an earthquake country, vital automation is included in the application. In case of disaster management, the system automatically detects earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more against the risk of loss of communication or line locking.

An instant notification is sent to all users within a 100 kilometer area from the epicenter of the earthquake and their status is questioned. The user’s response to this notification helps search and rescue groups create priority maps. At the same time, a status notification in the form of “Don’t Worry, He is Safe” is simultaneously sent to the user’s 5 close relatives or friends who have previously defined the system. In this way, unnecessary occupancy of networks is prevented in times of disaster.

Fighting Faithful Crime with Stealth Mode

A special layer of privacy is added to the application to eliminate citizens’ hesitation when reporting irregularities or crimes they witness around them. The system, which works in full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), includes the “keep my notice” option. When this mode is activated, the user’s identity information is never shared with third parties or field groups. On the other hand, for users who do not want to waste time with digital menus in moments of panic, there is a large “112 Emergency” button in the center of the screen, and this button provides direct contact to the classic voice call center.

Transparent Traffic Information and Radar Display for Drivers

Another innovative feature offered by the application is the map support for road safety. Drivers who will go on a trip examine the positions of Electronic Control Systems (EDS), speed corridors and fixed radars on the route transparently on the map. In accordance with security protocols, pinpoint positions of flash search and police turning points are not shared for security reasons; However, the driver is informed about how many traffic control points he will pass through during the trip. This feature aims to increase traffic safety by encouraging drivers to comply with speed limits.

Two-Week Balance Sheet: 3 Million Notices

Although only 14 days have passed since it was put into service, the number of downloads of the application has exceeded half a million. The number of digital notifications reaching the centers through the system is approaching 3 million.

Police units take the lion’s share in the distribution of incoming reports compared to institutions. The police force is followed by the following institutions, respectively:

• AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority)

• Gendarmerie General Command

• Fire Departments

• Forest Fire Reporting Units

• Coast Guard Command

Combining all urgent invitations under a single software roof maximizes inter-institutional harmony.

The Deep Meaning of the Logo: 112 Stars of Harmony

The new logo introduced with the application symbolizes the inter-agency management skills of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The eight-sided star structure at the center of the design; It represents the elements of speed, faith, health, accuracy, harmony, preparation, locality and accessibility.

While the compass form in the center emphasizes partisanship and determination, the white command ring indicates that all units are managed from a single center. The borders radiating from the ends of the star symbolize that 8 different forces, from police to coastal security, from fire brigade to local administrations, have a common reflex.