Important information.
The government are testing the UK’s Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
At 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, people across the UK will receive an emergency alert test on their mobile phones.
Devices will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly 10 seconds. A test message will also appear on screens.
You do not need to do anything when you receive this message as it is just a test.
The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn of dangers to life and property nearby, including extreme weather.
It allows vital information and advice to be sent to people rapidly in an emergency.
Emergency alerts contain life-saving information and should be kept switched on for your safety. However, there may be some scenarios where it is sensible to opt out of alerts, including victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone. The government will continue ongoing engagement with domestic violence charities and campaigners in the run-up to the test, to ensure people know how to switch off alerts on a concealed phone.
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