US 6,724,861 B2 · Method and apparatus for disseminating emergency warning information

Abstract

A method and apparatus for disseminating emergency warning information via a telecommunication network via a telecommunication network is disclosed. After a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has decided to issue a warning regarding an impending emergency to a specific area, the LEPC dials a group emergency telephone number to issue a warning to any subscriber of the group emergency telephone number. The warning, which may be audio and/or visual, informs the subscriber of the impending emergency and/or the necessary actions that needs to be taken by the subscriber. By sending the warning via a telecommunication network, a large number of people can be contacted with specific details of the impending emergency within a short period of time.

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Dependent claims

A method for disseminating emergency warning information, said method comprising:

assigning a plurality of group emergency telephone numbers to a plurality of predefined geographical locations;
in response to an impending emergency, determining which one or more of said plurality of predefined geographical locations need to be informed of said impending emergency;
and
calling one or more of said group emergency telephone numbers based on said one or more of said plurality of predefined geographical locations to simultaneously inform subscribers of said group emergency telephone numbers about said impending emergency via a warning message on a communication device.

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