Please be advised that the Uk Government is testing the Emergency Alert system on Sunday 7th September at 3pm.
This test will help ensure the system works effectively for instances of a real emergency, such as for flooding, severe storms etc.
A message will be sent to mobile phones across the country during the second ever national test of the Emergency Alerts system on the 7th September. The UK government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.
Your mobile phone or tablet may:
- Make a loud siren like sound, even if it is on silent
- Vibrate
- Read out the alert
The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
You cand find out more about this test emergency alert here.