Domestic warning abuse The victims can be put at risk by the upcoming National Emergency Alert Drill, As its sound can reveal the hidden phone.
Alert enhances concerns that it can inadvertently highlight hidden equipment, which can motivate groups to issue opt-out guidance.
For exit, iPhone users must go to settings, search for “emergency alert”, and close “severe and emergency alert”.
Android user can also do this by finding “emergency alert” in settings and switching “serious and emergency alert”.
During this time, Theater-Gers are advised to turn off their phone, and drivers are urged to not be distracted behind the wheel when there is alert.
Emma Pickering, Charity asylumSaid: “During the initial roll-out GovernmentOf emergency alert system, asylum Concerned about how alerts can affect indirectly Live people Those who have hidden equipment by informing their addicts about 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 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 There is a specificly living experience where it can be unexpected – but it is always best when the surprise comes from the platform. ,
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 prepared for an emergency alert test, so we will encourage people to tell people to share the message with anyone.
“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.”
A national highway spokesperson said: “We are displaying messages on some of our motorway signals to tell motorists about the National Emergency Alert Testing on Sunday 7 September.
“We are also displaying other safety messages, as well as updates as usual.”
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 macfadenChancellor of Dachi of LancasterSaid: “On Sunday 7 September we will conduct the UK-Wide test of the emergency alert system to ensure that we need it most when we need it 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.”