Emergency alert drill will be sent to UK mobile phones – this is when
Date when millions will receive emergency alert text revealed
- A nationwide emergency alert drill is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, at approximately 3pm across the UK.
- This will be the second test of the national emergency alert system, following its initial test in 2023.
- Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will receive a test message, accompanied by a vibration and a 10-second siren sound, clearly stating it is a drill.
- The system has been activated five times for real emergencies, including warnings for severe weather events like Storm Eowyn and Storm Darragh, and for an unexploded Second World War bomb in Plymouth.
- Designed for critical situations, the system allows for targeted alerts to specific areas and is considered a vital tool for public safety.