10 Emergency Alerts on Android devices within 50 minutes
1 year, 3 months ago

10 Emergency Alerts on Android devices within 50 minutes

India TV News  

10 Emergency Alerts on Android devices within 50 minutes Android smartphone users across India have been receiving sample testing alerts on their handsets. Frequent alerts within 30 minutes This instance marks the 10th time when users have received the "Emergency Alert - Severe" message within 30 minutes. 6 Emergency Alerts on Android devices within 30 minutes What are the authorities behind the mobile alert system? It does not matter what mobile network you use, as it is an ideal technology for sending emergency alerts to all smartphone users within the specific vicinity.

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‘Emergency alert’ to be sent to UK phones as government tests alarm warning system
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Emergency alert’ to be sent to UK phones as government tests alarm warning system

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An emergency alert will sound an alarm on people’s mobile …

Earthquake Alert On Phones? Here's How You Can Enable Push Notifications On Your Android Or iOS Device
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake Alert On Phones? Here's How You Can Enable Push Notifications On Your Android Or iOS Device

ABP News  

Earthquake Today: In the wake of the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early Tuesday morning, it is a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness. One of the most effective ways to stay informed is by enabling earthquake alerts on your smartphone. How To Set Up Earthquake Alerts On Android Phones Open the Settings app. MyShake App For …

Emergency alert system obligations on mobile OS providers as well
6 months, 1 week ago

Emergency alert system obligations on mobile OS providers as well

Hindustan Times  

Mobile operating system providers such as Google and Apple will now have to ensure that the disaster alerts sent by the government every year are automatically read out in at least four Indian languages, besides Hindi and English. Emergency alert system obligations on mobile OS providers as well The move is in accordance with the new amendment notified by the …

Missed an emergency alert message from government? Adjust your phone settings now
1 year, 5 months ago

Missed an emergency alert message from government? Adjust your phone settings now

India TV News  

Missed an emergency alert message from government? Adjust your phone settings now This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, aims to bolster public safety by providing timely alerts during emergencies. In a bid to enhance disaster preparedness, the Government of India is rolling out a special wireless alert message system. Steps to enable emergency alerts on …

Today's Emergency Alert: Here's what you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

Today's Emergency Alert: Here's what you need to know

India TV News  

Today's Emergency Alert: Here's what you need to know This message has been sent to test Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. This message has been sent to test Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. Purpose of the Cell Broadcast Alert System The collaboration between the Department of Telecommunications and …

Did you receive this ‘emergency alert' on your phone today? Here's what it means
1 year, 6 months ago

Did you receive this ‘emergency alert' on your phone today? Here's what it means

Hindustan Times  

Many smartphone users across India received an “emergency alert” on Friday afternoon with a loud beep. The notification was a test message sent by the department of telecommunication to check the new emergency alert system developed by the National Disaster Management Authority. This message has been sent to TEST Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. …

Test 'Emergency Alert: Severe' message reveals government's readiness for crisis communication
1 year, 7 months ago

Test 'Emergency Alert: Severe' message reveals government's readiness for crisis communication

India TV News  

Test 'Emergency Alert: Severe' message reveals government's readiness for crisis communication Around 1:30 pm on Thursday, numerous smartphones received an "Emergency Alert: Severe" message, prompting user intrigue. Yet, the alert was actually a test message dispatched by the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India, via the Cell Broadcasting System. Several smartphones received an "Emergency Alert: Severe" message around 1:30 pm …

Confusion on Twitter as users receive 'Emergency Alert' message from the Indian Government
1 year, 8 months ago

Confusion on Twitter as users receive 'Emergency Alert' message from the Indian Government

India TV News  

Confusion on Twitter as users receive 'Emergency Alert' message from the Indian Government Users took to Twitter to share their experiences and seek clarification from official authorities after receiving the "Emergency Alert - Severe" notification. Recently, numerous individuals in India took to Twitter to express their concern after receiving a test "Emergency Alert - Severe" message from the government on …

Emergency alert: Three responds after phone users complain they did not receive test
1 year, 11 months ago

Emergency alert: Three responds after phone users complain they did not receive test

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Moment emergency alert test goes off at London Marathon The …

Why did I get an emergency alert on my phone and what is it for?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why did I get an emergency alert on my phone and what is it for?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of phones across the UK sounded with a siren …

Emergency alerts: How do the UK government’s emergency text alerts work and when could I get one?
2 years ago

Emergency alerts: How do the UK government’s emergency text alerts work and when could I get one?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People across the UK will soon have a siren-like alert …

Government to test new emergency alert system for UK with messages sent to mobile phones
2 years ago

Government to test new emergency alert system for UK with messages sent to mobile phones

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government has launched a new emergency alert system that …

Phones across UK to issue ‘emergency alerts’ and make ‘loud siren-like sounds’ as part of test
3 years, 9 months ago

Phones across UK to issue ‘emergency alerts’ and make ‘loud siren-like sounds’ as part of test

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Phones across the country are to issue “emergency alerts” as part of a …

Android smartphone users will soon get instant earthquake alerts. How it works
3 years, 9 months ago

Android smartphone users will soon get instant earthquake alerts. How it works

Live Mint  

Google has been rolling out a new feature that aims to alert users about earthquakes instantly. The tech giant started rolling out the new earthquake alert feature to Android devices in the month of April for a select few countries. Google plans to use the wide network of Android devices to provide people with timely, helpful earthquake information when they …

NL-Alert emergency warning test distributed nationally at noon
3 years, 9 months ago

NL-Alert emergency warning test distributed nationally at noon

NL Times  

The loud, piercing push notification many mobile phone users received on Monday at noon was a test from the government’s emergency system NL-Alert. People who had their phones on flight mode, or who were connected to either a German or Belgian telecom network may not have received the message. NL-Alert sends out a national test approximately every six months to …

This Is Only A Test: Why Your Cellphone Buzzed Wednesday Afternoon
6 years, 5 months ago

This Is Only A Test: Why Your Cellphone Buzzed Wednesday Afternoon

NPR  

This Is Only A Test: Why Your Cellphone Buzzed Wednesday Afternoon Enlarge this image toggle caption FEMA FEMA Updated on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. Sponsor Message FEMA declared all test messages "were successfully originated and disseminated" to wireless providers. Cellphone owners were to hear an audible tone and then a text that stated: "Presidential Alert" followed by "THIS IS A …

Emergency alerts accidentally sent to mobiles at 1.30am by New Zealand's Civil Defence
7 years, 5 months ago

Emergency alerts accidentally sent to mobiles at 1.30am by New Zealand's Civil Defence

ABC  

Sent at 1.30am and titled "Emergency Alert", many people received a rude awakening — quite literally — when the New Zealand Civil Defence accidentally sent a test emergency alert. Three emergency alert messages accompanied by a loud sound were sent in error this morning — two nationwide and one to people near Auckland — causing many New Zealanders to wake …

Phone Emergency Alerts Will Begin Including Links, Phone Numbers
8 years, 5 months ago

Phone Emergency Alerts Will Begin Including Links, Phone Numbers

NPR  

Phone Emergency Alerts Will Begin Including Links, Phone Numbers Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP Since their launch in 2012, cellphone emergency alerts have become a frequent tool for public safety officials to alert people to missing children, warn them of impending weather calamities or notify them of dangers specific to the local community. Sponsor Message The Federal Communications …

Here is how Wireless Cellphone Alerts that helped police capture NY explosion suspect work
8 years, 6 months ago

Here is how Wireless Cellphone Alerts that helped police capture NY explosion suspect work

Firstpost  

Many people in the New York City area were alerted Monday morning to a screeching, buzzing message about a man wanted in connection with explosions in the area over the weekend. The alerts aren’t affected by network congestion and are based on cell tower locations, so if you’re on vacation in California, you won’t get alerts for New York, even …

New York's Use Of Phone Alert Shines Spotlight On Wireless Emergency System
8 years, 6 months ago

New York's Use Of Phone Alert Shines Spotlight On Wireless Emergency System

NPR  

New York's Use Of Phone Alert Shines Spotlight On Wireless Emergency System To millions of people in New York on Monday morning, the first word of a suspect in the New York and New Jersey bombings arrived at 8 a.m. with a jarring, screeching sound of their mobile phones. Sponsor Message But the alert is also part of a growing …

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