You may be aware that the government are planning to send out an Emergency Alert test on the evening of 23 April 2023.
Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby. In an emergency, mobile phones or tablets will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.
Mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast the alert on every compatible mobile phone or tablet in range. The alert will vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound. The alert will sound even if the device is on silent.
For some people, including those experiencing domestic abuse, this could lead to increased personal risk where they might have a ‘secret phone’.
There is an option to ‘Opt Out’ of emergency alerts, but the government are advising they remain on for safety reasons.
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More information
About Emergency Alerts: www.gov.uk/alerts
How alerts will work: www.gov.uk/alerts/how-alerts-work
What the alerts will sound like YouTube video: https://youtu.be/9yLd2AjGzYI