Tech Desk 
May 11, 2025
The recent India-Pakistan ceasefire might have brought a temporary respite from tensions, but its speedy collapse underscores the need to be ready during the hour of crisis in the region.
For smartphone users, one of the best methods to be safe is to enable emergency alerts, a pre-installed option that can be found on both Android and iOS platforms.
Step-by-step guide to enabling emergency alerts
These alerts give real-time notices concerning threats like terror attacks, natural disasters, or security alerts and show up in an instant on your phone's screen. They are issued by the government for free and meant to allow individuals to respond promptly during emergencies.
To activate emergency alerts on Android:
- Open Settings and type “Emergency Alerts” in the search bar.
- Tap on Wireless Emergency Alerts.
- Make sure all alerts (severe threats, AMBER alerts, test alerts) are switched on.
For iPhone users:
- Go to Settings > Notifications.
- Scroll to Government Alerts at the bottom.
- Turn on all available options, including test alerts.
These alerts can help you respond faster in critical situations. Whether it’s India-Pakistan border tensions, terror threats, or other dangers, having emergency notifications turned on could be life-saving.
