Sunday 23 April 2023 3pm - UK emergency alerts: Women's Aid information for anyone who hides their phone from an abuser

[Thelnebriati]

''On Sunday 23rd April 2023, the UK Government will be testing the new Emergency Alert System at 3pm, which will send loud alerts to the vast majority of mobile phones & tablets throughout the UK.

Sometimes victims of domestic abuse may have a hidden mobile phone, so it’s important to take the necessary steps to disable these alerts before they are sent to your phone.''
https://www.womensaidni.org/the-uk-emergency-alert-system-hidden-phones-what-you-need-to-know/

What does the emergency alert sound like?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/when-first-uk-wide-emergency-alert-will-happen-what-it-ll-sound-like-and-why-we-re-getting-it/ar-AA1abKsb

Wow - I’d never even thought of this when I read about the alert the other day. Fortunately my partner is lovely and this isn’t something i have to worry about. But I have been in this type of situation before and it can be terrifying so thanks for sharing on behalf of everyone who this helps!

Bumping.

Stay safe everyone.

Just a reminder that your phone will still sound the alert even if its on silent, and it will also vibrate.