SELF-PROTECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW BULK SMS SYSSTEM - THESE ARE 3 MESSAGES YOU WILL RECEIVE AT 7PM TODAY

 

SELF-PROTECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW BULK SMS SYSSTEM - THESE ARE 3 MESSAGES YOU WILL RECEIVE AT 7PM TODAY  - Filenews 4/3

Given the ongoing unstable situation in the area and for the purposes of prevention and proper preparation of the population, it is recommended that citizens be vigilant, so that in case it becomes necessary to take the following self-protection measures.

Today around 7 pm, a test of this new service will be carried out, which is introduced as a security and information measure for citizens by the Government, by sending a test message to all mobile phone users in Cyprus.

Specifically, the following three test messages will be sent to citizens' mobile phones, in Greek and English:

Message 1

Civil Defence Announcement

In case of download on their mobile phones, citizens are asked to remain calm and follow the instructions below:

1. In case there is a basement in their home, in a neighbouring building or in the area where they are, they should head immediately to it on foot and calmly.
2. If they are located indoors without a basement, they should remain inside the building, away from doors, glass and windows.
3. If they are outdoors, move to the nearest indoor area.
4. In infrastructures such as schools, hospitals and stadiums, the prescribed protocol of actions is applied by the competent personnel. Citizens are asked to avoid moving by vehicle to these areas.
5. Until new instructions are given by the competent authorities, citizens are asked to remain underground or indoors and avoid moving outdoors, either on foot or by vehicle.

Message 2

An investigation into a possible security incident is underway. Citizens are invited to follow the recommendations of the Civil Defense until further official information. Please remain calm and follow the following instructions.

Message 3:

You are informed that the security incident has expired.

It should be noted that the Government, in cooperation with all telecommunications providers in Cyprus, is putting into operation as of today a messaging system for valid and timely information of citizens, so that, when a possible security incident is investigated, they can take the necessary measures indicated by the Civil Defense in such cases.