In just a few days time, people across the UK will receive an alert to their phone with millions of the hand held devices set to go off by the end of this month.
On April 23, at exactly 3pm, millions of people will see a message appear on their phones alongside a siren-like alarm and vibration.
This should only last 10 seconds - unless you click ok and stop it sooner - and comes as part of a nationwide test of a new public alert system designed to be used in life-threatening situations including flooding and wildfires.
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According to Hull Live, the Government has released the text that will pop up on people’s home screens next Sunday - even if devices are on silent.
It will read: “This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.
“Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action.”
You do not have to sign up for the alert as it will be automatic for eligible phones. You can opt out by searching your device settings for emergency alerts and turning off severe and extreme ones. This may vary depending on your device. However people are being warned against turning them off with the alerts potentially being life-saving.
However whilst the date approaches, domestic violence campaigners have warned the test could put people in danger by revealing the location of secret phones hidden away by those at risk. The Government said it has been actively engaging with organisations working with vulnerable women and girls to ensure they are not adversely affected by the introduction of emergency alerts.
You can find out more about the alert and what to expect here.
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