52 h. ago Don't panic! Emergency alert to be sent to millions of Britons' mobile phones as part of nationwide public safety exercise

The official 'Emergency Alert' will be sent to all 4G and 5G-enabled phones and tablets. The devices will vibrate and emit a siren-like tone for ten seconds. Pictured: File photo

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55 h. ago Emergency alert in one week with millions of people to receive warning message

In one of the largest public safety exercises of its kind in the UK, phones will vibrate and emit a siren-like tone for ten seconds, with a test message appearing on screens

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1 week ago Scots urged to prepare for 'one of biggest public safety exercises in history'

Ian Murray issued the reminder ahead of the UK’s second national Emergency Alert test.

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3 w. ago When is the UK's emergency alert system test, and how to prepare?

The UK's emergency alert system will undergo a major test in September. Here's what you need to know to be prepared for this significant national safety exercise

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3 w. ago Millions to receive emergency alert in ‘largest public safety exercise in British history’

Millions of smartphones on 4G and 5G networks across the UK will make a loud siren-like noise next month

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3 w. ago Everyone's phone alarms will sound in 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

The Cabinet Office said that the UK Government will carry out an emergency alert test next month to ensure mobile phones are "fully functional" in the event of an incident

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3 w. ago Emergency alert drill within weeks will be among 'biggest safety exercises in UK history'

With one month to go Pat McFadden is now rallying the nation to get ready for the second ever national test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system.

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3 w. ago Brits urged to prepare for 'one of the biggest public safety exercises in UK history' as Labour oversees fresh test of emergency alert system

At around 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as Brits receive a text of fewer than 100 words.

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3 w. ago Emergency alert test 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

It will be taking place in September

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