National Emergency Text Alert - Test next Sunday, 23rd April - 3pm
At this time next Sunday, if you have a mobile phone, you will receive an emergency alert which will be a test.
Your phone will vibrate and make a sound for about 10 seconds, even if it is on silent. You will need to acknowledge the message before you can use your phone again.
The new text alert system is designed to warn you in the event of threats and emergencies nearby. It will be used for natural disasters, extreme weather events, terrorist attacks or for civil defence purposes if we were ever under attack.