🚨 Important Heads-Up: National Alert Test and Safety Concerns! 🚨
This Sunday, a national emergency alert test is scheduled for 3pm and while it’s essential for public safety, it could pose risks for domestic abuse survivors. 📵
Nahar Choudhury, the CEO of Solace—a dedicated charity supporting women and children facing domestic violence—has spoken out about the unintended consequences. Many survivors keep secret phones for safety, which risk being revealed during these alerts. This could lead to dangerous situations with abusers. 😟
Solace is recommending survivors either turn off hidden devices during the alert or opt out completely. They’ve got a handy step-by-step guide on how to do this safely. You can check it out on their website: [Solace’s Guide](https://www.solacewomensaid.org/news/item/how-to-opt-out-of-the-emergency-alert-test/) 🛡️
This isn’t entirely on charities—it’s crucial that the government listens to experts and incorporates these safety concerns in future emergency alert rollouts. Survivor safety should be a priority. Let’s work towards better planning and partnerships to keep everyone safe while staying informed. 🤝
Take care and spread the word to those who might need this info. Safety first, always! 💪