[LINK] Telstra to do SMS message

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Lea de Groot wrote:
> On 02/03/2009, at 12:58 PM, Jan Whitaker wrote:
> 
>> In a Victorian first, Telstra will send an emergency information text
> <snip>
>> Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Steve Fontana said Telstra and
>> other networks would send <snip>
> 
> Is it just me, or is there just a little bit of bias in this story?
> 
> I read it like this:
> <singing, dancing and bling>TELSTRA!!!!!</attention grabbing> <small  
> soto voice>and other unnnamed networks</quietness> are...
> 
> Don't like stories like this, particularly for this sort of material :(
> 
> Lea

It may not be telstra's fault, it may just be that not everyone has a detailed 
understanding of the Telecommunications providers (at least he didn't say 
Telecom)...though if you do want a conspiracy, see my earlier posting about 
Telstra and Fairfax (owner of Age).
<http://mailman.anu.edu.au/pipermail/link/2009-February/081822.html>

There isn't a media release on either Telstra or the vic police site, but no 
mention of SMS or mobile phones, on the police site:
> Extreme fire and storm warning - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
> 
> Release date: Mon 2 March 2009
> 
> Last updated: Mon 2 March 2009
> ready_main
> 
> Extreme fire and storm conditions are predicted across the entire state for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
> 
> All Victorians, no matter where you live, need to be alert to increased fire risk and bad weather conditions.
> 
> All residents should monitor fire and weather reports and be ready to activate their fire plans.
> 
> While every attempt will be made you may receive little, if any, official warning of fire.
> 
> All residents choosing to leave their properties need to leave early.
> 
> It is recommended you depart Monday ahead of extreme conditions on Tuesday.
> 
> You should travel in daylight and only if it safe to do so.
> Localised power outages are anticipated, so be prepared have a battery operated torch and a battery operated radio at hand to listen for updates and warnings.
> 
> People in all areas, especially those in fire affected areas, should exercise extreme caution due to unstable trees.
> 
> People in fire affected areas should exercise extreme caution due to temporary infrastructure.
> 
> In the event of an emergency consider helping your neighbours and those who may be vulnerable.
> 
> For VICSES emergency assistance and storm response call 132 500
> 
> For all emergencies including reports of fire – phone Triple Zero (000).
> 
> Listen to Local ABC Radio for weather and fire updates.
> 
> For more information contact the Victorian Bushfire and Storm Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au on the Internet.
> 
> Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech or communication impairment, and who have access to a TTY (teletext) machine, can call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line during business hours on TTY 1800 122 969. (Note - you cannot contact this number from a mobile phone or an ordinary phone).
> 
> MORE INFORMATION - visit Victoria Online at http://www.vic.gov.au/ on the Internet.
> 
<http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=19831>



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