3 h. ago The three reasons why you might get an emergency alert as test set for this weekend

The UK Government has confirmed that millions of Brits will receive an emergency alert test in the coming days.

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5 h. ago Everyone's phones will blast emergency alert this weekend – here's how to turn it off

Millions of mobile phones will sound a siren this week in one of the largest ever public safety exercises, but your Daily Star has you covered with a simple hack on how to turn it off

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18 h. ago UK drivers warned 'do not interact' as experts raise concerns over emergency alert drill

Mobile phones will emit a siren for up to 10 seconds when the message is received

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20 h. ago Domestic abuse victims told to opt out of emergency alert drill

The drill will mark the second time the national emergency alert system has been tested

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22 h. ago Emergency alert test 2025: what noise does emergency alert text make?

It is just a couple of days until the Emergency Alert text will be sent to millions 🚨

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22 h. ago Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

On Sunday September 7 at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds.

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23 h. ago All you need to know as emergency alert to hit phones this week

DWP has issued an update

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26 h. ago AA issue warning to UK motorists who are driving on Sunday 7 September

The government will send an Emergency Alert Test which will emit a loud sound from your mobile phone and drivers are being urged to 'stay calm and focus'

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52 h. ago Exact time emergency alert drill will be sent to UK mobile phones

It will mark the second test of the national emergency alert system – after the first in 2023

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55 h. ago Warning as nationwide 'Emergency Alert' could put some people at risk

The alert system could serve to warn UK citizens about future hazards like wildfires, severe flooding, and extreme storms

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62 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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65 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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4 d. ago Drivers in Wales need to avoid touching their phones next Sunday at 3pm

The government will test its emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7, with a loud, siren-like sound

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4 d. ago Brit drivers warned they must do one thing if driving the car this Sunday

If you’re driving on Sunday afternoon it’s a good idea to be prepared for the government’s emergency alert which will cause a piercing siren on millions of mobile phones

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5 d. ago The exact time emergency alert will sound on UK mobile phones next weekend

It will be only the second ever national test from the government

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6 d. ago Every mobile phone in the UK will sound 'loud' emergency alert at this time

Every single mobile phone in the UK is set to sound a loud siren at exactly the same time next weekend as the Government tests its Emergency Alerts system

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6 d. ago Emergency alert update as millions of Brits set to receive urgent warning message

The country will be put on alert next month with the second trial of a system that is said can save lives.

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6 d. ago Emergency sirens to go off on phones of millions of Brits as government tests alert system

Hand held devices connected to 4G and 5G are set to vibrate and produce the sound for up to 10 seconds.

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6 d. ago Emergency alert drill will be sent to UK mobile phones – this is when

It will mark the second test of the national emergency alert system – after the first in 2023

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6 d. ago Emergency alert update as millions of people to receive warning message

Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds, and users won't have to do anything, just swipe the message away

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