Europeans will be sent official alerts on their mobile phones if they are near a terrorist attack or natural disaster under an EU plan to replace the traditional emergency siren and reduce the risk of fake news causing chaos.
The lack of early warning for passersby at the time of the Westminster and Paris attacks, and the risk to lives posed by unofficial and inaccurate communications, prompted the move.
MEPs are expected to pass legislation on Wednesday obliging EU member states to implement the so-called Reverse 112 system which will alert people to threats and advise how to stay safe.
Read entire article EU plans mobile terror alerts to counter spread of fake news | Daniel Boffey | The Guardian
Tomorrow will mark the 3rd anniversary of #ParisAttacks 🇫🇷.
👉 The EU will soon set up a new warning system called #Reverse112.
☎️ Citizens will receive real-time alerts if terror or a disaster strikes. Watch and learn more: pic.twitter.com/M148PgCQu7— EU Council (@EUCouncil) November 12, 2018