The Government will be testing the UK’s emergency alert system at 3pm on Sunday 7 September.
Your mobile phone or tablet may:
- make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent
- vibrate
- read out the alert
The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
Emergency alerts contain life-saving information and should be kept switched on for your own safety.
About Emergency Alerts – GOV.UK
Opting-out of emergency alerts
You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts.
How you opt out depends on your device, if you still get alerts after opting out, contact your device manufacturer for help.
