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whineybing · 31/03/2023 09:24

@Blessedbethefknfruit thank you for sharing this.

strawberryicecreamice · 31/03/2023 09:29

Wow I'd never have thought of that. Important information thanks for sharing.

itsawildwildworld · 31/03/2023 09:34

Is the alert going to smart phones, or all phones? My mobile is really basic and doesn't have anything to allow me to switch emergency alerts off?

ConstanceOcean · 31/03/2023 09:45

Great advice!

Also as a PP said it is a good idea to alert elderly people or turn it off for them or if you have a teen with a phone.

Twazique · 31/03/2023 10:35

Thanks OP

SteaknSalad · 31/03/2023 10:45

I hadn’t even thought of this - thank you for sharing.

ReallyShouldBeDoingSomethingElse · 31/03/2023 10:47

I wonder if they'll send a pre-warning message. This'll frighten the crap out of anyone who doesn't keep tabs on the news.

Anothernamename · 31/03/2023 11:16

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worried4698643 · 31/03/2023 11:52

This is so so important. Nothing to add, just bumping.

dammiejodger · 31/03/2023 14:58

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Crunchymum · 31/03/2023 15:06

Am I being truly naive here but I thought the most common reason / use for a burner was an affair?

It's never really occurred to me it's common for women who are trying to escape DV situations.

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Blessedbethefknfruit · 31/03/2023 19:04

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thegrain · 31/03/2023 19:06

Oh I hadn't even thought how confused my mum is going to be

GoodChat · 31/03/2023 19:09

Such a good point. Thanks OP.

Fuckingfuckssake · 31/03/2023 21:58

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Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 01/04/2023 07:24

Bump.

Stylemyhairplease · 01/04/2023 10:03

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MyfavouriteisA · 01/04/2023 10:25

Mumsnet can you keep this post in active please?

I’m reporting my own post as I don’t know how to tag MN

Lola001 · 01/04/2023 10:29

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dooneyousmugelf · 01/04/2023 10:32

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Okunevo · 01/04/2023 10:32

This is so worrying, in cases of domestic abuse, and for the elderly and some people with disabilities. My grandmother may well go into a panic, she only uses her mobile to call and text.

Okunevo · 01/04/2023 10:33

Have the government really thought this through?

thegrain · 01/04/2023 10:35

Okunevo · 01/04/2023 10:33

Have the government really thought this through?

No its going to terrify the fuck out of people and also make vulnerable people even more vulnerable.

TheyIndeed · 01/04/2023 10:36

Couldn't they message everyone in advance??

thegrain · 01/04/2023 10:37

TheyIndeed · 01/04/2023 10:36

Couldn't they message everyone in advance??

Only by using the alert system presumably

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