The Department of Communications has said that there is no reason to be alarmed and no action is needed.
Alerts may be received by some phone users in the border region if they roam onto a UK mobile phone network area this afternoon.
The test is due to take place between 3pm and 4pm and will cause phones to make a loud siren-like sound – even if they are set on silent – vibrate, and read out the alert.“Vulnerable people, including victims of human trafficking and domestic abuse, may carry hidden phones for personal safety reasons. Anybody in this position who would prefer if their phone did not sound, should turn their phone off or switch it to airplane mode,” a statement from the department said.
On Sunday April 23rd at 3pm, the UK Government will be testing their new emergency alert system. Those living in or visiting the border counties may get a text and audio alert on their phone. There is no reason to be alarmed and no action is needed. | https://t.co/4OB2NbEo0T pic.twitter.com/54AdXlFXU7The UK launched its emergency message system last month and it’s intended to be used in instances of severe flooding, fires or other extreme weather events.
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