UK Emergency Alerts: How to Stay Safe
A nationwide test of the UK’s emergency alert service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April. The alerts will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby, such as flooding or fires.
However, multiple organisations, including Women's Aid, are concerned about the potential safety risks to survivors who may be keeping their phones hidden from an abuser, as the alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a screen message and vibration.
Your mobile phone or tablet may even when on silent or vibrate off:
📣 Make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent
📳 Vibrate
⚠️ Read out the alert
The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
❗ If you are worried about this service or have questions you can visit: https://www.gov.uk/alerts
☂️ or call our DSL on: 07944 987 150 or email: safeguarding@umbrellatraining.co.uk
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