Where to hide in Poland? New application to download to your phone

The "Where to hide PL" application is available to everyone and completely free. It can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play stores.

The application database includes over 88,000. shelter points located throughout the country, which in total can accommodate over 24 million people. Importantly, even without Internet access, the application will guide the user to the nearest point.

Technology for safety

"Where to Hide PL" was created with a specific need in mind: quickly locating the nearest point of refuge in the event of a crisis - e.g. a sudden air attack, a natural disaster or a situation requiring evacuation.

Deputy Minister Wiesław Leśniakiewicz emphasizes: "In an emergency situation, every second counts. This simple, free tool can help you find the nearest place of shelter, even when there is no Internet."

The application is available in two versions of the interface: full, with an extensive map locating the user and shelter points (the map rotates according to the movement of the phone), and simplified, which shows only the closest points along with the distance and direction. The simplified version can also send voice messages to the user.

Guides for difficult times and full availability

The functionalities do not end there. "Where to Hide PL" also includes practical guides in case of various types of threats - from fire, flood, through blackout, to air attack. There you will also find quick emergency call buttons and easily accessible alarm signals to listen to - helpful in crisis situations.

The application has also been designed with people with disabilities in mind - it supports screen readers, works in large text mode and you can choose a light or dark theme.

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