Britain is prescribed for “the largest public safety practice in British history” as a mobile phone next month Emergency alert test Is rolled.
Millions of smartphones will be loud on 4G and 5G networks in Britain Siren -like noise And vibrate on September 7 at 3 pm.
The test is part of the UK Emergency alert system Which is designed to warn people of disasters like storm or wildfire.
“This test will be one of the largest public safety exercises in our country’s history,” Cabinet Minister Pat macfaden Said.
“From major storms to wildfires, this system can save your life in an emergency,” he said. “Like the fire alarm in your home, it is important that we test the system so that we know that we will work if we need it.”
The first test was in April 2023. Since then, five alerts have been sent, which were involved during large storms, when life was at risk, Mr. McFaden said.
Government used the system to warn people during Hurricane Evin in January Scotland And Northern Ireland About serious weather.
In December, around 3.5 million people Wales And southwest England Alert received during Hurricane Darrag.
A warning was also given in February last year when a vague was 500 kg. World War II Found in bomb Pleimet back garden.
Alert will read: “This is an emergency alert exam, a UK government service that will warning you whether a life-threatening emergency is nearby.
“You don’t need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in alert to keep yourself and others safe. Find simple and effective advice to prepare emergency situations on Gov.uk/Prepare.”
Japan has similar emergency alert systems due to frequent earthquakes and tsunamis. The USA also has a warning system.
In 2018, an alert was accidentally sent to the aerial residents stating that a ballistic missile was exchanged nuclear threats by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Officials convicted misunderstandings during a drill and the air emergency management agency head resigned on the blunder.
