🚨 Heads up, everyone! The UK is set for a nationwide test of its emergency alert system. This Sunday at around 3pm, expect a siren sound and a text on your mobile, but don’t panic—it’s just a drill. 📲
This system has been crucial in the past, offering life-saving alerts during severe weather, such as Storm Eowyn and Storm Darragh, and even when a WWII bomb was unearthed in Plymouth. It works on phones connected to 4G and 5G and can target specific areas to ensure effective communication when it matters most.
But a heads-up: organisations have voiced concerns about the alert exposing hidden phones used by domestic abuse survivors. If needed, iPhone users can disable alerts via Settings > Emergency Alerts, and Android users can do the same in their settings.
Motorists, stay focused on the road, and if you’re at the theatre or somewhere quiet, maybe switch your phone off to avoid interruptions.
Stay safe and make sure your loved ones are aware of the upcoming test! 💬🔔