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The Government has released new details about its emergency alert system. This will be tested next month when a warning message will be sent to mobile phone users across the UK.
Any notification sent out by the emergency alert system may include telephone numbers or website links containing further information, advice or instructions. However, in the alert being sent on April 23, the message will say it is a test and no action is required. The Government has indicated that there are not likely to be any further tests, so any alerts received later will be for real.
Handsets already have the ability to receive push alerts of this type built-in and turned on by default, but there is a way for people to switch it off if they prefer by accessing their phone's settings, then selecting 'emergency alerts' and toggling off 'severe alerts' and 'extreme alerts'.
What if my phone is off? The alert won't 'wake' your phone if it is powered off or in airplane mode. If the threat is no longer active when you turn your phone back on, you won't receive an alert. What should I do if I receive a real emergency alert? When you get an alert, stop what you're doing and follow the instructions in the alert. If you are driving, as when receiving any phone call or message, do not look at or touch your phone until it is safe to do so.
Will I still receive emergency alerts if I don't have a smartphone? Emergency alerts work on all 4G and 5G phone networks widely used by smartphones. This will not include older 'non-smart' phones but the 3G technology that they use is being switched off next year. If you do not have a compatible device, you'll still be informed about an emergency as the emergency services have other ways to warn you when there is a threat to life.
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