How to Set Up Crisis Alerts on Your Phone Before the Next Heatwave or Storm

How to Set Up Crisis Alerts on Your Phone Before the Next Heatwave or Storm

Most people only care about emergency alerts after the weather turns ugly. That is backwards. India already has official warning systems for disasters, heatwaves, storms, and extreme weather, but many people still rely on random WhatsApp forwards instead of setting up their phones properly. NDMA’s Sachet portal describes itself as the first and only pan-India … Read more

Android Emergency SOS Features Explained: The Safety Settings Most People Ignore

Android Emergency SOS Features Explained: The Safety Settings Most People Ignore

Most people set up wallpaper, WhatsApp, and fingerprint unlock within minutes of buying a phone, but ignore safety settings completely. That is dumb. Android already includes emergency tools that can call for help, share location, warn you about disasters, and help trusted contacts know if something is wrong. Google’s Android safety pages and help documentation … Read more