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The
Interior Ministry app, called SAIP, flashes a warning on a
user's mobile phone screen if there is an attack close to their
location or suspicion of an imminent strike. Users can also
request alerts for up to eight geographic areas, including
individual districts in the capital.
First impressions on social media were mixed.
"'Things are getting better?' The creation of #SAIP leaves you
thinking that, at least in terms of security, it's not really
the case," said one Twitter user, referring to President
Francois Hollande's mantra that life for the French is
improving.
"Not very reassuring, but it is useful," said another Twitter
user.
Britain this week cautioned fans traveling to France for the
tournament that stadiums, fan zones and transport hubs were
"potential targets for terrorist attacks", echoing warnings from
French intelligence agencies and the United States.
(Reporting by Richard Lough; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
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