A siren-like alert will be sent to smartphone users across the UK at 3:00pm on Sunday 23rd April to test a new government public warning system.

Public Emergency Alerts

A siren-like alert will be sent to smartphone users across the UK at 3:00pm on Sunday 23rd April to test a new government public warning system. It allows the government and emergency services to send urgent messages warning the public of lifethreatening situations like flooding or wildfires. You can opt out of receiving these emergency alerts. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts

Published: Friday, 21st April 2023