UK’s emergency alert system is due to be tested at 3pm on Sunday 23 April

Doubtful, but just in case you hadn't heard....!

The #government will undertake the #UK’s first-ever #nationwide public alert system test scheduled for this Sunday 23rd April 2023. Millions of mobile phones across the UK will receive the message alongside a loud alarm at 3pm. The system is intended to be used in life-threatening situations, such as #flooding and #wildfires.

Set to be tested on #4g and #5g mobile phones, the sound and vibration will last for up to 10 seconds even if devices are set to silent. The message will say: “This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby.

The main concern surrounding this test is for domestic abuse survivors who may be keeping their phones hidden from an abuser. If you or anyone you know is concerned for these reasons - there is a link HERE more information or support.

For more general info see Gov UK website 👉 VISIT

Or if you have any questions, contact 2 Circles Solutions / SCG Together for advice, customer or not! 🙂

Replies

Avril Crossley April 27, 2023 at 6:11pm

Chose to take my emergency alert off. Should I put it back on, don't know yet.
Simon Pittman April 25, 2023 at 3:55pm

I didn't get the alert either - was waiting for it, and then nothing!
Leigh Reid April 24, 2023 at 3:20pm

My dads nor my oldest daughters phones went off.
Jeanette Lowe April 24, 2023 at 11:20am

My eldest was the only one out of the four of us that didn't get it. If there's a zombie apocolypse we'll just have to WhatsApp him and hope he checks his messages!
Andrew Smith April 24, 2023 at 9:21am

Was in the toilet at the time and missed all the excitement. Heard it tho!
Jeanette Lowe April 21, 2023 at 12:59pm

Thanks for posting that John.
Leigh Reid April 21, 2023 at 12:58pm

Thanks for Highlighting John