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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.