Groundbreaking Emergency Alert System to Safeguard Australians
New $132m AusAlert to send urgent warnings for bushfires, floods, and other disasters directly to smartphones, revolutionizing emergency response.
In a groundbreaking move to enhance public safety, the Australian government is set to roll out a revolutionary emergency alert system that will send urgent warnings directly to citizens' smartphones. The new $132 million AusAlert system, slated for trials beginning in June, will replace the existing state-based text messaging systems that have often struggled to keep up with demand during major natural disasters.
The AusAlert system will be capable of delivering blaring siren alerts to warn Australians of impending bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats, and other events that pose a threat to life. This innovative approach aims to ensure that critical information reaches the public in a timely and effective manner, enabling them to take appropriate protective action.
Source: The Guardian
