Australian Premier promises SMS terror alerts

The Australian reports that NSW Premier Morris Iemma has announced new counter-terrorism measures, including an alert system able to send text messages to all mobile phones in a suspected target zone.

"A state-of-the-art "early warning" phone messaging system would be introduced allowing emergency services to send SMS alerts to all mobile phones in a terrorism target zone.

The system would work across all phone networks, Mr Iemma said. "The alert service can be used to warn people of an emergency or terrorist threat and provide evacuation information, bushfire advice, or alternate routes to avoid emergencies," he said. "

Other national SMS emergency system from around the world:

-- UK. London police launch terror text service

-- USA. SMS Terror and National Disasters Alerts

-- Belgium. National disaster warnings via SMS

-- USA: Washington DC Text Alert

-- Dutch SMS-alarm service

-- UK. City Alert Texting System (C.A.T.S.)

-- USA Terror Alerts by SMS

-- Israel's Terror Text Alerts

-- Kuwait War alerts by SMS

emily | 8:05 AM | New SMS Services |
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