Emergency Alert Test – Sunday at 3pm

  • Friday, 5th September, 2025
  • 20:14pm

This Sunday (7th September 2025) at 3pm, the UK Government will be testing the Emergency Alerts system. When the test happens, your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s on silent. The message will make it clear that this is only a test, and you don’t need to do anything.

These tests help make sure the system works properly, so it’s ready to use if there’s ever a real, life-threatening emergency. For more details, visit gov.uk/alerts.

You can choose to switch Emergency Alerts off, but we recommend keeping them on — they’re designed to keep you safe by giving you a quick warning if there’s danger nearby. Only the Government and emergency services can send these alerts.

There are also simple steps you can take to be better prepared for an emergency. Find practical advice at gov.uk/prepare.

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