{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779941.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":779941,"attributes":{"action":"Ensure emergency alerts in Wales are received in English & Welsh simultaneously","background":"During the recent wildfire alert in Wales some people received a Welsh-only message that triggered an alarm but could not be understood by some. In our view this caused confusion and unnecessary stress. ","additional_details":"Issuing alerts in both Welsh and English simultaneously could ensure vital safety information is available to all.\r\n\r\nWhen people cannot interpret an emergency message instantly, they can experience a physical stress response before they can assess the situation. This reaction can increase heart rate, blood pressure and breathing which can be a dangerous physical trigger for vulnerable people such as the elderly or anyone with heart conditions, hypertension, COPD or asthma. Everyone should be able to understand the message immediately in order to respond safely and not experience unnecessary panic and confusion.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":20,"closing_date":"2027-03-15","created_at":"2026-08-18T12:16:19.330Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T07:22:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-09-15T10:38:56.242Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-18T14:42:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Sally Sayer","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":20}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Bromley and Biggin Hill","ons_code":"E14001137","mp":"Peter Fortune MP","signature_count":2},{"name":"Christchurch","ons_code":"E14001171","mp":"Sir Christopher Chope MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Croydon West","ons_code":"E14001188","mp":"Sarah Jones MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Derby South","ons_code":"E14001194","mp":"Baggy Shanker MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Ellesmere Port and Bromborough","ons_code":"E14001222","mp":"Justin Madders MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Hazel Grove","ons_code":"E14001277","mp":"Lisa Smart MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Weald of Kent","ons_code":"E14001570","mp":"Katie Lam MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Cardiff East","ons_code":"W07000089","mp":"Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Clwyd East","ons_code":"W07000094","mp":"Becky Gittins MP","signature_count":3},{"name":"Mid and South Pembrokeshire","ons_code":"W07000100","mp":"Henry Tufnell MP","signature_count":8}],"signatures_by_region":[{"name":"North West","ons_code":"B","signature_count":2},{"name":"East Midlands","ons_code":"E","signature_count":1},{"name":"London","ons_code":"H","signature_count":3},{"name":"South East","ons_code":"J","signature_count":1},{"name":"South West","ons_code":"K","signature_count":1},{"name":"Wales","ons_code":"L","signature_count":12}],"other_parliamentary_business":[]}}}