Emergency alert for anyone with this software on their phone

The Government has shared guidance on who will receive a test emergency alert this weekend. The trial message is set to go out to millions of people at 3pm on Sunday, September 7. Mobile devices connected to 4G and 5G networks will emit a siren-like sound and display a message indicating that this is merely a test event.

The emergency alert system was introduced in 2023 to notify individuals in specific areas of immediate life-threatening situations, such as floods or wildfires. Conservative MP Andrew Snowden asked the Government about the measures being taken to ensure the service is accessible to those with visual or hearing impairments. Cabinet minister Abena Oppong-Asare responded to the query.

She said: "We have ensured t

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