4 December 2009

Australia: Phone warning system ready to go

Source(s): Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia's new telephone-based emergency warning system has been activated this week. Communities can now be alerted to flood, cyclone and bushfire emergencies via a voice message on landline phones and text messages on mobile phones.

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Flood Wildfire

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Country and region Australia

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