Twilio for Disaster-Ready Communities: Our 2030 Goal

Twilio has launched the "Twilio for Disaster-Ready Communities" initiative, aiming to enhance digital early warning systems by 2030, in response to the increasing frequency and severity of weather-related disasters. This initiative aligns with the United Nations' "Early Warnings for All" framework and focuses on three main pillars: reliable technology, community-led funding, and the active involvement of Twilio employees, known as "Twilions." Twilio is committed to providing technology that ensures alerts can reach millions across various channels, while also offering grants through the Twilio.org Impact Fund to empower local organizations to develop and maintain these systems. Twilions contribute by volunteering their skills to help nonprofits integrate real-time weather data and design effective response strategies. Already, Twilio's platform is being utilized by organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and city leaders in Cali, Colombia, to coordinate emergency responses, illustrating the potential impact of this initiative in closing the global early warning gap.