US EditionExact Date Emergency Alert Will Sound on Millions of Phones Across the UK - Liverpool Echo
- The UK government confirmed it will test the Emergency Alert system by sending a nationwide notification at 3pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
- The system, launched in 2023 to warn residents of life-threatening events like severe weather or bomb threats, has been activated four times before, including during Storm Darragh and flash floods.
- During the test, mobile phones with 4G or 5G will vibrate and emit a loud siren for about ten seconds, displaying a message clarifying the alert is a test to familiarize the public with the system.
- Pat McFadden highlighted that Emergency Alerts can be life-saving by quickly delivering crucial information during emergencies, and stressed the importance of regular testing, similar to fire alarms, to ensure the system functions properly when required.
- This test supports a wider government action plan investing billions in biosecurity and flood defenses to build resilience and prepare communities for emergencies nationwide.
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Exact date emergency alert test to go out on all mobile phones confirmed
The Government has confirmed the exact date the next emergency alert system test will be sent out to mobile phones.
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