Premier Launches Bushfire Emergency Warning Trial
Source: NSW Premier
"Premier of NSW, Kristina Keneally today launched the first live trial of the new telephone and SMS Emergency Alert, designed to let people know of bushfire, floods or other significant emergencies in their local area.
The new Emergency Alert system will help our emergency services protect lives during bushfires, floods or even major chemical spills by allowing them to directly alert residents in danger. Warnings will be given to people via both voice messages to landline phones and text messages to mobiles registered in areas directly under threat. These live trials will give firefighters, Police and the State Emergency Service experience in using the system and the opportunity to test their operating guidelines and procedures."