In recent weeks, Cumbria has experienced some adverse weather conditions, which called for the public to be informed of road closures, flooded areas and areas which the public were advised not to go.
Social media is now one of the main ways in which people receive updates about the news and local incidents which affect them. Many are already signed up to Cumbria Police Twitter and Facebook accounts.
In a serious incident, it is important that people get the alerts that matter the most, those which could protect them and their loved ones. Cumbria Police are encouraging all users of Twitter to sign up to receive Twitter Alerts, a new feature to receive important information from the police.
The main features are:
- It’s a free service
- During a critical incident or crisis, it will enable us to highlight vital and time-critical content.
Chief Superintendent Steve Johnson said: “We provide the public with all kinds of information, from road closures to the sentencing of criminals at court. This alert system will allow us to ensure that those messages that are vital to public safety are seen first.
“When we are dealing with a serious or major incident, such as severe flooding, we will be able to send a Twitter alert and it will immediately be delivered to all subscribers as a text message or a special notification from their Twitter application. This will help to ensure that the most important information is brought to their attention and enable people to take any necessary action and inform friends and family members who could be affected but are not on Twitter.
“It is a free service that will support us in delivering key messages to the public during critical incidents.”
Twitter alerts can help the public be better prepared and informed, but they do not replace official emergency notification systems or services.
If you are on Twitter or thinking of joining, you can follow Cumbria Police: @CumbriaPolice.
People can also stay up to date will all the latest information from the police at www.cumbria.polcie.uk/latestnews or on Facebook by following the Cumbria Police page at www.facebook.com/cumbriapolice
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