Founder claims alternative emergency alert system was overlooked by officials
Friday 1 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story National Emergency Management Agency
The founder of an alternative emergency alert framework says his system was never considered when the Emergency Mobile Alert system was established. He claims his framework proved its effectiveness following the Christchurch earthquakes. Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches within the current system.
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