Government will be testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK on 23 April 2023
On Sunday 23 April 2023, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.
The test alert will say:
"This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.
In an actual 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."
Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.
In an emergency, your mobile phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.
The government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.
Find out more at www.gov.uk/alerts
