Police turn to text alerts for emergency

Police in Manchester are to use text messages to warn city businesses and residents of any terrorist incidents in future, reports Manchester Online.

"The new system, launched today in the city centre, will allow police to warn people in the event of a major emergency or terrorist incident.

Messages will be sent to subscribers of the new alert scheme via mobile phones, computers and pagers, telling them the type of incident, location and any safety instructions - within 30 seconds of the incident occurring."

Several related services offered around the world

-- Warning of terrorist attacks in Kenya being sent by SMS

-- Israel's Terror Text Alerts

-- US Emergency Text Alerts

-- The City Alert Texting System (UK).

-- USA Terror Alerts by SMS

-- Homeland Security joins weather radio network

emily | 5:30 PM | SMS used by the Police |
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