
07/09/2025
๐ Emergency Alert Test
๐ธ On Sunday 7 September at around 3pm, mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a loud siren-like sound for up to 10 seconds.
A message will also appear on screens.
๐ธ This is a test only โ no action is needed.
๐ธ The system is designed to save lives by sending urgent safety advice during major emergencies, such as severe weather, fires, or public safety incidents.
๐ธ It was first used during Storm Darragh in December last year, when around 3 million people in Wales and south-west England received a red weather warning alert for life-threatening conditions.
๐ธ What you need to know:
โข Phones will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds.
โข Itโs a test โ you donโt need to do anything.
โข The alert will sound even if your phone is on silent or vibrate.
โข In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert.
๐ Important for domestic abuse victims:
๐บ If you have a hidden or emergency phone, please be aware that the alert will still make a noise even if the phone is on silent.
๐บ To keep your phone hidden, switch it off or put it on airplane mode.
๐บ If you need support, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 2000 247.
๐ธ Please share this with anyone who will find it helpful.