For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia conducted a nationwide test of the new 'AusAlert' emergency warning system, intended to notify citizens of fires, floods, and other emergencies. While the government deemed the test a success, many citizens reported that the alert was either too quiet or failed to reach their devices entirely.
Australia underwent a nationwide test of a new warning system called AusAlert, which will be deployed in October to prepare Australians for fires, floods, terrorist incidents or health emergencies. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Australia underwent a nationwide test of a new warning system called AusAlert, which will be deployed in October to prepare Australians for fires, floods, terrorist incidents or health emergencies. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Technology For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the time
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