Live reaction as UK tests first ever emergency alert to everyone's mobile phones

23.04.2023 - 14:31 walesonline.co.uk

The first test of the UK's new armageddon-style emergency alert has been carried out. At just before 3pm, everyone with a compatible smartphone received a test alert, which is intended to warn the public about life-threatening situations including flooding and wildfires.People saw a message flash up on their phone as a notification, accompanied by a siren sound and a vibration.

The message read: "This is a test if Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.

In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information.

This is a test. You do not need to take any action."People in Wales also received the test in Welsh.The alert stopped automatically after 10 seconds.

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