On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service
The title is a link where you can find information about what to do when the alert sounds on your device.
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.
You may get alerts about:
- severe flooding
- fires
- extreme weather
Emergency alerts will only be sent by:
- the emergency services
- government departments, agencies and public bodies that deal with emergencies