URGENT: UK Emergency Alert System to Activate on Mobile Phones: Know Your Options Now

BREAKING NEWS The UK's Emergency Alert System is set to activate on mobile phones this Sunday, September 7th at 15:00 BST. Millions of devices will vibrate and make a siren sound for approximately 10 seconds as the system sends a test alert. The message will read: "This is a test of Emergency Alerts...". Users do not need to take action, but are advised to follow instructions in real emergencies. The UK government's emergency alert system has been tested once before, in April 2023, which revealed technical issues including multiple messages and no alerts at all. This latest test aims to address these problems. The alert is designed for situations where there is an imminent danger to life, such as extreme weather events or terror attacks. The UK government advises users to visit gov.ukprep for simple advice on preparing for emergencies. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*