Why an Emergency Alert went off on phones today
events. The UK government said the alerts could be used to tell residents of encroaching wildfires or severe flooding.
The message will read: "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 a real 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."
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden said: "At 3pm we’ll be doing a nationwide test of our new Emergency Alerts system. Getting this system operational means we have a vital tool to keep the public safe in life-threatening emergencies. It could be the sound that saves your life."
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