SINGAPORE: An emergency alert system will be gradually rolled out in Singapore by early next year to notify the public of emergencies directly via their mobile phones. Called the Cell Broadcast System, it will enable authorities to quickly alert the public in the affected area of an incident and relay emergency messages to their phones, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong announced on Wednesday (Aug 20). Speaking at the ASEAN Strategic Policy Dialogue on Disaster Management, Mr Tong said the messages will provide the public with clear guidance on protective measures to take. “In emergencies, prompt and timely communication with the public is critical,” he added. Mr Tong noted that the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is working with local telecommunications companies to progressively implement the system by early 2026.   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emergency-alerts-phones-cell-broadcast-system-scdf-disaster-management-relief-asean-5304051 (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: CNA, 20 August 2025