These new services of the Galileo system will make it possible to send alert messages directly to the population's cell phones in disaster situations, even when mobile networks or other terrestrial systems are not available as of 2026
The alert messages will include information on the type of hazard, its severity, time of onset, expected duration, and the area affected
The new services will complement existing warning systems and will aim to increase the resilience and safety of European citizens in the event of all types of natural and man-made disasters