The Dutch government is testing a mobile phone danger alert system that sends text messages to people who could be affected by natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
The system, called Cell Broadcast, uses GSM technology to identify cell phone users in a particular area. If a disaster occurs, a message is sent to all phones in the area, warning of the danger.
Interior ministry spokesman Frank van Beers told CNN that if successful, the two-year pilot would become common policy throughout the country.
He said the Cell Broadcast system will be used in addition to the other warning systems which are currently used if disaster strikes, such as sirens and special emergency broadcasts on radio and television.
Read more: CNN.com - Dutch trial SMS disaster alert system - Nov 10, 2005
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