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Yesterday, the upcoming Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) was successfully tested in Bucharest. In collaboration with the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations of Romania (IGSU), we demonstrated how this service would function in real-life scenarios.   Using a simulated flood scenario in a designated region, IGSU showcased the capabilities of the EWSS pilot platform, developed by the #EUSpace Programme. The demonstration illustrated how an alert, identified by the National Civil Protection Authority, is sent to smartphones located in the targeted area. Once the message was released by the National Authority, Galileo infrastructure broadcast it and triggered the smartphone alert to notify the population in the affected zone.   The participants saw the content of the alert messages and how fast they were received. The demonstration also included the reception of a follow-up message confirming the end of the crisis.   Galileo EWSS will offer a major advantage in crises and hazard management, and it will remain available when other Early Warning Systems like mobile networks are congested, disrupted, or even destroyed. The service is currently under development and testing by DG DEFIS and EUSPA. Romanian Space Agency Eurisy EU Space