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Dutch Trial SMS Disaster Alert System

Joseph (JoeOfSeattle@yahoo.com)
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:13:43 -0800

By Julie Clothier for CNN

Using text messaging to warn people they are in danger is quick and
easy, says the Dutch government.

(CNN) -- The Dutch government is testing a mobile phone danger alert
system that sends text messages to people who could be affected by
natural disasters or terrorist attacks.

The system, called Cell Broadcast, uses GSM technology to identify
cell phone users in a particular area.

If a disaster occurs, a message is sent to all phones in the area,
warning of the danger.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/11/09/dutch.disaster.warning/index.html

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