From outdoor hazard to indoor alert: AWARE demonstrates how Galileo EWSS warnings can reach people inside buildings during evolving emergency situations.
At the EENA 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Riga, Latvia (15-17 April 2026), the AWARE project successfully conducted its third live demonstration of the AWARE module, bringing Galileo EWSS alerts indoors.
The demonstration was based on a realistic emergency scenario in which a chemical plant explosion outside the city of Riga triggers a major fire, releasing dangerous fumes into the air. As the situation escalates, authorities must rapidly notify people both in the affected area and across the city, keeping the population informed as the incident evolves and until the all-clear can be safely issued.
This scenario highlights how disasters can spread far beyond their point of origin, impacting not only outdoor environments but also indoor spaces where people live, work, and go about their daily activities. Ensuring that warning messages reach people inside buildings is therefore critical to effective emergency response.
The AWARE module was integrated into an indoor warning system, connected to desktop monitors that displayed the alert in real time. During the demonstrations, a Galileo EWSS alert was received by the module and immediately transmitted to the indoor system, where it was clearly and promptly shown on the screens in English and Latvian.
The demonstration illustrated how AWARE overcomes one of the key limitations of GNSS-based alerting. While satellite signals are not able to penetrate buildings, the AWARE module ensures that alerts received via Galileo can still be distributed indoors through connected devices. This extends the reach of Galileo EWSS warnings and ensures that people inside buildings are not left out during emergencies.
The demonstration attracted strong interest from EENA Conference attendees, including emergency services professionals and public safety experts from across Europe. Participants were able to observe firsthand how quickly alerts can be delivered and how clearly they can be presented in an indoor environment.
This third demonstration highlights once again the operational capability of the AWARE module and reinforces the importance of a multi-channel approach to public warning. By enabling the distribution of Galileo-based alerts across a range of fixed devices, the AWARE project contributes to more resilient public warning, ensuring that alerts reach people quickly, when every second counts.
As the AWARE project approaches its conclusion in May 2026, this final demonstration marks a key step towards operational use. With the initial service declaration of Galileo EWSS expected in mid-2026, satellite-based public warning is moving closer to deployment across Europe.
Building on its results, the AWARE consortium will support EU countries in preparing for adoption through national demonstrations, pilot projects, and tailored integration activities. In parallel, efforts will focus on the commercial uptake of the AWARE module, paving the way for its deployment as a reliable and scalable solution for public authorities.
Together, these next steps position AWARE at the forefront of enabling practical, satellite-enabled public warning systems in Europe.