In today’s time, smartphones have become the fastest medium to deliver important information to people. For this reason, like many countries, in India too Wireless Emergency Alert System is being started.
Government of India Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently started testing this system. Many Android users in the country have also received test alerts.
The purpose of these alerts is to inform people Natural disasters, severe weather warnings, public safety threats or other emergencies Information has to be given immediately.
If you want to receive such important alerts on your phone too, then you should ensure that this feature is turned on in your phone.
What are Wireless Emergency Alerts?
Wireless Emergency Alerts is a system through which government agencies can send emergency messages to mobile phones.
Through these alerts you can get information such as:
- Natural disasters like earthquake, flood or storm
- severe weather warning
- Public safety information
- AMBER Alerts (information to missing children)
- government test alert
Why are Emergency Alerts important?
The main objective of Emergency Alerts is to warn people in time so that they can go to a safe place or take necessary steps.
Earlier such information was given through radio and TV, but now this information is given through smartphones. Can reach millions of people instantly।
Are emergency alerts already triggered?
This feature is found in most Android smartphones is on by defaultbut sometimes it may stop due to changing settings.
Therefore, it is important that you check this setting once in your phone.
How to turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts in Android phone
step 1
First in your phone Settings Open the app.
Step 2
Now scroll down Safety and Emergency Tap Options.
Step 3
here you Wireless Emergency Alerts The option will appear.
Step 4
Now Allow Alerts Turn on the toggle.
Step 5
Make sure all of the following alerts are turned on:
- Extreme threats
- Severe threats
- AMBER alerts
- Test alerts
- Area update broadcasts
After this, all emergency alerts to your area will start coming on your phone.
Wireless Emergency Alerts is an important safety feature that helps in timely warning people in case of emergency.
If this feature is enabled in your phone, you can get instant information about any disaster or danger and take necessary steps for your safety.
