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Just imagine, if even before taking a bath you have to ask an app whether it is safe to take a bath or not! This may sound a bit strange and surprising, but something similar is happening due to the war between Israel and Iran. Amidst the threat of missile and drone attacks, people’s everyday life has been affected so much that now even simple tasks like bathing have to be done thoughtfully.

Meanwhile, a unique tool ‘Can I Shower’ is much talked about, which tries to predict at what time of the day the chances of receiving a missile alert may be less. That means people are estimating the risk with the help of this app or website before taking bath. After all, what is this tool, how does it work and why are people using it? Let us understand through FAQ.

1. Question: What is ‘Can I Shower’ app?

answer: ‘Can I Shower’ is a risk-prediction tool that predicts what time of day a missile or rocket alert may be less likely to occur. Its purpose is to help people understand when they can bathe. For example, in some reports, the time around 5:30 in the morning has been described as less risky because the number of attacks was less at that time.

2. Question: Why are people using this app?

answer: Due to the constant threat of attacks, sirens can sound at any time in Israel. If a person is taking bath at that time, he may have to immediately run towards a bunker or a safe place. Due to the sound of running water, it becomes difficult to hear the alarm and it is difficult to run away with a wet body. In such a situation, this app tries to reduce people’s problems by telling them safe time to some extent.

3. Question: How does this app work?

answer: The technology of this tool is considered quite simple but smart. Three types of data are used in this.

• It tests the timing and pattern of previous rocket and missile attacks. From this it is ascertained at what time the attacks have occurred more.
• Some versions also include data on current military activities and recent attacks.
• By combining all this information, this system estimates a time when the probability of attack may be less.
• However, this is not an official alert system, but only an estimation tool.

4. Question: What are the benefits of ‘Can I Shower’ app?

answer: With this app, people can know the right time for daily tasks. At the same time, it helps in avoiding sudden problems during missile alert. Maintaining a normal daily routine can be helpful even in a war environment. Provides a new way to understand risk through technology and data

5. Question: Are there other such apps in Israel?

answer: Many such apps have been made in Israel which help in protecting people during war.

• Home Front Command – This is the official app of the Army which sends rocket or missile alerts according to the area through GPS.
• Bomb Shelter Locator – This app shows a map of nearby bunkers and safe places.
• Purple Vest – It is specially designed for the elderly and disabled people, so that they can get help in emergency.
• Hooked – This is a dating app, which helps people connect with each other in the midst of war.