By Jitendra Jangid- Friends, in today's modern world, mobile phones are no longer just for calling, messaging, sharing videos and playing games, they have become a must-have tool for personal safety during emergencies. Governments and tech companies have integrated emergency alert systems into smartphones to provide real-time warnings to ensure public safety, let's know its benefits and the process to turn it on-

Why are emergency alerts important

Instant notifications: Emergency alerts use special network technology to warn immediately even with a weak signal.

Critical situations covered: These alerts include extreme weather, earthquakes, missile threats, and national security emergencies.

Government-approved: Officials use this system to immediately notify citizens and reduce the risk to life and property.

How to enable emergency alerts

For Android users:

Go to Settings.

Tap Security & Emergency.

Select Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Turn on Extreme Danger, Critical Alerts, and Public Safety Messages.

For iPhone users:

Open Settings.

Go to Notifications.

Scroll down to Government Alerts.

Enable Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Alerts.

Note: Many devices have these alerts enabled by default, but it's important to verify.