UK's Emergency Alert System to be sent to phones again in nationwide test
- The UK government will send an emergency alert to all 4G and 5G phones during a nationwide test, affecting approximately 87 million devices.
- The alert system was first trialled in 2023 and has been used in emergencies like Storm Darragh, which caused significant disruptions.
- The government aims to improve pandemic preparedness through a nationwide exercise involving thousands of officials and regular testing of the emergency alert system.
- Pat McFadden emphasized the importance of learning from past crises to enhance resilience for future emergencies.
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