US EditionGovernment Confirms Details of Emergency Alert Message Every Phone Will Receive
- The UK government plans to conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system by sending an important message to mobile phones on the afternoon of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
- This test follows previous nationwide trials and real emergency activations, such as during severe storms and a World War II bomb discovery in Plymouth in February 2024.
- The alert will consist of a brief message limited to fewer than 100 words, delivered alongside a 10-second siren sound and vibration, and will be sent in both English and Welsh to all users on 4G and 5G mobile networks.
- Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, highlighted the necessity of conducting regular trials of the Emergency Alerts system, comparing it to checking a smoke detector at home to ensure it functions properly in an emergency, and stressed that these alerts could save lives.
- Ahead of the nationwide test, authorities are running an information campaign focused on vulnerable populations and encouraging emergency preparedness, while some MPs propose using alternative communication methods to reach individuals without phone access.
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