Maryland newspaper shares headlines with readers via text alerts
According to the Cecil Daily, residents of the Maryland county will be able to receive news such as sports scores and local events on their phones via SMS services.
Tornado alarms could be replaced by emergency text messages
In addition to the ability to reach out to more people in a shorter amount of time, there is value in emergency texts because sirens are costly to operate and maintain, so eliminating them would save the state a tremendous amount of money.
AMBER Alerts reach recipients, even if they haven’t signed up for them
Because no one knows if and when an alert will happen by them, a new AMBER Alerts system set to launch across the United States will tap into a database of all cell phone numbers and send SMS messages to every user once a child is lost.
The value of text alerts during mass emergencies
SMS messages are much more effective in the event of an emergency situation than calling, which works very well from an individual sense, but just as well in a mass emergency situation.
Why text alerts can help long waiting times
In today’s age of mobile connectivity, people shouldn’t have to wait long hours for a service professional or delivery.
National Weather Service in favor of text alerts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is fully on board with text alerts, according to a representative with the organization.
Man’s dryer sends him a text message when his laundry is done
The dryer system integrates with a user’s smartphone and uses a personal network to launch immediate text alerts when laundry is dry.
Mobile strategy helps banks and their customers
America Saves, a campaign managed by the Consumer Federation of America, was recently launched and sends texts to recipients providing valuable tips on how to manage and save personal finances.
Utility companies reduce winter stress with text alert programs
Customers of the 10 utility companies owned by FirstEnergy will receive warnings when inclement weather is on the horizon and status updates informing them when power will be restored if it should go out.
