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New Emergency Alert System – How the SafeCY App Will Work

Published March 11, 2026, 14:16
New Emergency Alert System – How the SafeCY App Will Work

A new emergency notification feature for security, risk, or emergency incidents is being launched through the SafeCY app. The upgrade was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and Civil Defence, aiming to strengthen the mechanisms for early information and protection of citizens. The new function allows the sending of targeted push notifications for urgent incidents, depending on the geographical area affected. All users of the application can see all notifications that have been sent, regardless of their location. The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodimos Damianou, described the new functionality as an additional tool for the timely and accurate information of citizens, complementing the sending of warning SMS messages. At the same time, the main way of informing remains the sounding of sirens in combination with information from local authorities. The SafeCY application has already exceeded 170,000 downloads and citizens are encouraged to install or update it to the latest version, enabling notifications and granting access to the location of their device. In addition, telephone support is provided for the use of the application.