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1. Comment - Development begins on US emergency text message system

   (Apr 10, 2008 - 3:18 PM)

   We already use a system like that here in San Francisco, which isn't too bad. Occasionally it's a pain (Do I really care about a coastal flooding watch?), but when we had some heavy storms this past winter, it was nice to know be kept up to date.
   
   In addition to the weather warning system, there's also an 'emergency' system for stuff like attacks, disasters, and the like. No idea how that one works, and hopefully I never will ^_^
   
   It does come at a cost to those who opt in, but as the years go by that will matter less and less. Anyone with a phone who's younger than 30 probably already has a huge bundle of texts on their plan, and an extra two or three texts a month won't matter. Heck, I doubt a national system would broadcast even that many. How many times do you get warnings over the TV, anyways? If you only get five or six (if that) a year, who cares if you pay 15 cents a piece for them?