Policy paper

Mobile alerting trials for public emergencies

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat are working with the mobile industry and local responders to test public emergency alerts via mobile devices.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Published: 17 September 2013
• Last updated: 28 March 2014
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  1. 28 March 2014

     Added project report providing an evaluation of the mobile trials.

  2. 19 November 2013

     Added an update from Chris Starrs, Glasgow City Council about the Glasgow trial.

  3. 8 October 2013

     Updated HTML publication with information about recent trials.

  4. 17 September 2013

     First published.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

Public emergency alerts: mobile alerting trials

HTML

Mobile Alerting Trials: Project Report

PDF, 678 KB, 47 pages

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In the event of an emergency, it is vital that information is given to the public as quickly as possible so that they can take the necessary action to keep themselves and their families safe. This action might involve evacuation, taking shelter, or simply keeping a watching brief on the situation.

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat are working with the mobile industry and local responders to test public emergency alerts carried out by mobile alerting.