Domestic misconduct victims may be in danger. If the upcoming emergency alert drill sends an alert to any hidden equipment, they have, the charities say.
On Sunday, September 7 at around 3 pm, mobile phones will vibrate on 4G and 5G networks, emit a siren for 10 seconds, and display a message that confirms the warning is a drill.
But there are concerns that sound can reveal hidden phones related to domestic misconduct victims and groups are advising them how to choose out of warning.
For exit, iPhone users must go to settings, search for “emergency alert”, and close serious and emergency alerts.
Android user can do the same by finding “emergency alert” in settings and switching to serious and emergency alerts.
Meanwhile, theater-gourors will be advised to turn off their phones and urge drivers that they are not distracted if they are behind the wheel when they are alerted.
Emma Pickering, Charity asylumSaid: “During the initial roll-out of the government’s emergency alert system, concern was expressed in asylum how alerts could indirectly affect the remaining people who have hidden equipment hidden by making their addicts aware of the device.
“We must be clear – misuse is always an option that makes a criminal, and the technology itself is not responsible.
“When correctly and as is intended, technology can make a huge improvement in our lives, and we know that being a hidden tool can be used, which can be used to access support without being tracked, offering a lifeline for many people.
“However, in the hands of a criminal of misuse, technology becomes another tool for misuse and weapon making, often with disastrous effects.”
A spokesperson of the Women’s Assistance Charity Solas said: “These alerts can put people left with domestic misconduct, if they are hiding equipment from criminals.
“The remaining people can hide the equipment because they use them to get support and get employment, or to get employment to increase their financial freedom.”
Society of London Theater (Solt) and the UK Theater said that its members have been advised about alert.
A spokesperson said: “Theater The audiences are updating their pre-show declarations to remind the audience to completely close, which helps reduce disruption.
“Theater is a specific living experience where it can be unexpected – but it is always best when the surprise comes from the stage.”
AA recommended that the drivers introduce themselves to the alert sound and vibration and do not interact with the message until the engine stops at a safe place with the shutdown.
Edmund King, AA President, said: “We support the test of emergency alert system, which is an important tool Government Uses to keep people safe in crisis.
“On the day, drivers should simply remain calm and focus on the road. As usual, only check your phone when you are safely parked with the engine shutdown.”
RAC Road Safety spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Any person driving on Sunday afternoon needs to be ready for the 3PM Emergency Alert Test, so we will encourage people to share the message with anyone what they know.
“Loud siren -like sounds that will be emitted by millions of phones, of course, are designed to draw attention to all, but it is important that the drivers are focused on, while it is 10 seconds either closing.”
The system is designed for use during the most potential emergency conditions to influence the UK and the warning will also be broadcast by knocking on television, radio and locally on doors.
Pat macfadenThe Chancellor of the Dachi of Lancaster said: “On Sunday 7 September we will conduct the UK-Wide test of the emergency alert system to ensure that we need the most.
“It is an important tool to protect the nation when the life line is on the line – and matters every minute.
“During Storm Deragh and Storm Eovin, as millions of people faced dangerous extreme weather, I noticed how effective it was to receive life -saving advice to risky communities in a moment.
“We often do not use the system, but like the fire alarm in your home, it is always on standby, we need to work.”