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The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government will test its new emergency alarm system this Sunday. Find out exactly when your phone will sound and how to opt-out if you need to.
Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. Every compatible mobile phone will receive a loud, siren-like warning. Here is everything you need to know about the test and how to opt out if necessar
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April, sending a loud siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and how it works.
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to millions of mobile phones. Find out why it's happening and how it works.
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This Sunday at 3pm, every mobile phone in the UK will receive a loud siren-like alert as part of a nationwide test of a new government emergency warning system. Find out why it's happening and what you need to do.
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This Sunday at 3 PM, every mobile phone in the UK will sound a loud, siren-like alarm for ten seconds as the government tests its new nationwide emergency warning system. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and why it's crucial for national safety.
Millions across the UK will receive a major emergency alert test on Sunday 23rd April. Here's what the loud siren means and how to opt-out if necessary.