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Fultondale adopts digital alerts to warn drivers of emergency services

Fultondale adopts digital alerts to warn drivers of emergency services

  • 25.03.2025 14:51
  • msn.com
  • Keywords: Gold, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)

Fultondale, Alabama, has implemented a digital alert system to notify drivers of emergency services' presence, aiming to enhance safety by reducing collision risks up to 90%. The alerts are integrated with apps like Waze and Apple Maps, as well as car dashboards.

Gold prices have risen this year due to increased inflows into gold-backed ETFs, reversing previous outflows. Market uncertainty and trade tensions have driven demand for safe-haven assets, supporting higher gold prices despite recent fluctuations.

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Fultondale adopts digital alerts to warn drivers of emergency services

  • Key Initiative: Fultondale Fire and Rescue will use HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud system to notify drivers of emergency vehicles or road workers in real-time.
  • Problem Addressed: Persistent non-compliance with Alabama’s Move Over laws, which require drivers to yield to emergency vehicles.
  • System Features:
    • Provides up to 30 seconds of preemptive warning for safer responses.
    • Reduces collision risks by up to 90%.
    • Alerts are available via the Waze app and Apple Maps (mobile devices and vehicle dashboards).
  • Impact: Enhances safety for both first responders and drivers, aligning with growing demand for digital solutions in public safety.

Gold Climbs as Bullion-Backed ETFs Add to Holdings This Year

  • Gold Performance:
    • Traded above $3,030 per ounce.
    • Less than $30 shy of the record high reached last week.
    • Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,030.79 an ounce.
  • ETF Data:
    • Bullion-backed ETFs have added approximately 154 tons so far this year.
    • Reversal of a four-year trend of outflows due to high interest rates.
  • Market Drivers:
    • Escalating trade war tensions and geopolitical uncertainty fueling haven demand.
    • President Trump’s tariffs and sanctions on Venezuelan oil further driving safe-haven investments.
  • Long-Term Implications:
    • Gold rally of 15% this year suggests sustained investor interest in safe assets amid global economic uncertainty.
    • Potential regulatory or market dynamics could influence future price movements.