Just sharing this here and hoping others can share wherever you can as I haven't seen this warning in mainstream media.
On Sun 23rd April, smartphones in the UK will receive a 10 second test alert, which will be a siren-like alarm and vibration even if your phone is on silent.
But concerns have been raised that those who have secret phones hidden from their abusers could be put at increased risk should the alert go off.
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Victims’ Commissioner Nicky Brennan said: “I know first hand of many victims of domestic abuse who have a concealed phone as a lifeline, allowing them to keep in touch with friends and family or to be used in an emergency.
“While the emergency alert system is understandable, it is also vital we raise awareness that this can be switched off for those who need it.
“I urge anybody who has a concealed phone for their own safety to switch off these alerts.”
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Tom McNeil added: “Sadly too many people, particularly women, are living with an abusive partner and find themselves needing to have secret phones in case of an emergency. That’s why we’re working to raise awareness on how to switch this alert off in case you are put at increased risk from a partner finding out you have a secret or secondary phone.
“Even if your phone is set to silent it will still go off, so please see our guidance on how to disable the alerts.”
https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/domestic-abuse-victims-urged-to-disable-governments-emergency-alert-system/