Utilizing information about mobile communication devices with respect to an area of interest

A method for providing information to mobile communication devices with respect to an area of interest, the method comprising:

• providing a request to one or more communications providers that cover an area of interest for a listing of any mobile communication devices located within the area of interest and a second listing of any mobile communication devices approaching the area of interest;
• providing a broadcast to each mobile communication device on the listing;
• and
• providing a warning message to each mobile communication device approaching the area of interest.

An event location configuration and messaging system comprising:

• a communication system and process to request a listing of mobile communication devices located within an area of interest from one or more communications providers that cover the area of interest, the listing incorporated in a database;
• a mobile communication device location provider with access to the listing in the database and configured to obtain and provide locations of mobile communication devices on the listing, wherein when a mobile communication device on the listing departs the area of interest said system updates said listing to show the mobile communication device is clear of the area of interest;
• and
• a message generator to generate a message based on an event within the area of interest, the message provided via a communication module to the one or more communications providers for delivery to mobile communication devices on the listing and within the area of interest.