Emergency warnings to rely on sirens and SMS for those without smartphones

Emergency warnings to rely on sirens and SMS for those without smartphones

The government’s newly launched nationwide emergency warning system and its ability to reach residents using older mobile devices has come under scrutiny, particularly regarding elderly people in remote communities who may not use smartphones. Authorities have stated that traditional sirens and direct SMS messaging will complement the new alert platform during emergencies. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail following the official rollout of the CY Aler…