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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Every phone in UK will be pinged with ‘emergency alert' that triggers loud siren for 10 seconds this year
Plus find out what happened during the first trial run SOUND THE ALARM Every phone in UK will be pinged with 'emergency alert' that triggers loud siren for 10 seconds this year Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERY phone in the UK will be pinged with an 'emergency alert' that triggers a loud siren for 10 seconds this year. The alarm is a test of the Governments' emergency alert system, which first launched in 2023 and is used to alert Brits of nearby emergencies. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Every phone in the UK will be pinged with an 'emergency alert' that triggers a loud siren for 10 seconds this year The 2023 alert said: 'Severe Alert. This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. 'In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. "Visit for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action.' The jolting alarm shocked some Brits, with one noting: 'The emergency alert system just scared the f*** out of me.' A second added: 'That alert was a bit loud.' While another joked: 'It was so dalek like.' The announcement about this year's test alert comes as the government stressed the importance of Brits being prepared for any emergency – weather, war, and more. It also comes after the world has been watching the Middle East amid fears of a wider conflict igniting after tensions in Iran. New Emergency Alerts system will inform people who are in immediate danger by sending alerts direct to mobile phones The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. After this year's alert (the exact date will be announced in the future), the system will be tested once every two years. Earlier this year, the European Union went as far as warning the nearly 450,000,000 people who live within its borders to stockpile emergency supplies to last 72 hours in case of war or natural disaster. The advice, issued to nearly half a billion people across 27 countries, includes telling people to buy bottled water, energy bars, a torch, and waterproof pouches for IDs. And EU households could get a handbook to help them prepare for 'various crises, from potential conflict to climate disasters, pandemics and cyber threats' reports The Metro. The EU's announcement came after France decided to issue 20-page survival manuals. With measures on how the French can protect themselves from armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents and nuclear leaks. Back in 2923, the Goverment's first test alert failed to sound on some phones in nationwide test – here's why. There's also been a lot of speculation and misinformation about what the message does and how it does it. Experts from Full Fact have debunked some of the biggest falsehoods about it. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: 'This system is not designed to cause panic, but to ensure people are aware of imminent threats and can act quickly. "This test is part of building national resilience and saving lives in future crises.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Every phone in UK will be pinged with ‘emergency alert' that triggers loud siren for 10 seconds this year
EVERY phone in the UK will be pinged with an 'emergency alert' that triggers a loud siren for 10 seconds this year. The alarm is a test of the 1 Every phone in the UK will be pinged with an 'emergency alert' that triggers a loud siren for 10 seconds this year The 2023 alert said: 'Severe Alert. This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. 'In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. "Visit The jolting alarm shocked some Brits, with one noting: 'The emergency alert system just scared the f*** out of me.' UK NEWS A second added: 'That alert was a bit loud.' While another joked: 'It was so dalek like.' The announcement about weather , war, and more. It also comes after the world has been watching the Middle East amid fears of a Most read in The Sun New Emergency Alerts system will inform people who are in immediate danger by sending alerts direct to mobile phones The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. After this year's alert (the exact date will be announced in the future), the system will be tested once every two years. Earlier this year, the The advice, issued to nearly half a billion people across 27 countries, includes telling people to buy bottled water, energy bars, a torch, and waterproof pouches for IDs. And EU households could get a handbook to help them prepare for 'various crises, from potential conflict to climate disasters, pandemics and cyber threats' reports The EU's announcement came after France decided to issue 20-page survival manuals. With measures on how the French can protect themselves from armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents and nuclear leaks. Back in 2923, the Goverment's first test alert failed to sound on some phones in nationwide test – There's also been a lot of speculation and misinformation about what the message does and how it does it. Experts from A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: 'This system is not designed to cause panic, but to ensure people are aware of imminent threats and can act quickly. "This test is part of building national resilience and saving lives in future crises.'
Metro
4 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Every phone in the UK is going to get an emergency alert warning very soon
Millions of phones will blare with the sound of a 10-second siren this year as part of a drill to prepare the UK for potential danger. The announcement about this year's test alert comes as the government issued a warning about the UK needing to 'actively prepare' for the possibility of the country coming under 'direct threat'. It also comes after the world has been watching the Middle East amid fears of a wider conflict igniting after tensions between Iran and Israel boiled over. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. When it was last tested, the message that appeared on phones said: 'This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK Government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. 'Visit for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action.' After this year's alert (the exact date will be announced in the future), the system will be tested once every two years. The practice test of the system comes as the government's National Security Strategy stressed the importance of Brits being prepared for any emergency – weather, war, and more. Earlier this year, the European Union went as far as warning the nearly 450,000,000 people who live within its borders to stockpile emergency supplies to last 72 hours in case of war or natural disaster. The advice, issued to nearly half a billion people across 27 countries, includes telling people to buy bottled water, energy bars, a torch, and waterproof pouches for IDs. And EU households could get a handbook to help them prepare for 'various crises, from potential conflict to climate disasters, pandemics and cyber threats.' The EU's announcement came after France decided to issue 20-page survival manuals, with 63 measures on how the French can protect themselves from armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents and nuclear leaks. It also included the essentials needed in these scenarios, like six litres of water, canned food, batteries, a torch, paracetamol and bandages. More Trending But the French government insisted it was not released because of the looming threat of Vladimir Putin. Instead, it said the manual has been in the works since 2022, after the COVID-19 pandemic, to prepare the country for a similar type of scenario. Many countries in the EU are already well prepared for natural disasters, including Finland, where Metro toured one of the underground bunkers which will serve as a refuge for Finns in case of war or emergency. The nation has an astounding 50,500 bomb shelters in case of emergency or conflict – a stark contrast to those available and operational in the United Kingdom. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Fraudster made £500,000 by conning luxury brands into buying fake 'Scottish tea' MORE: Glasgow city council hit by cyber attack that 'may have stolen residents' data MORE: I stayed in the 'rundown dump' named the UK's worst city to visit — it stole my heart
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sirens in 4 Iroquois Co. towns to sound again Monday
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — Outdoor warning sirens in four Iroquois County towns are going to sound again next week due to a need to test them again. Scott Anderson, Coordinator of the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency, said in a news release that the sirens in Buckley, Iroquois, Milford and Wellington will sound between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday. This comes after the EMA had to test nearly all sirens in the county on Monday, June 9, because all except Watseka's didn't sound during the original test date. Champaign Fire, Police Departments pushing for fireworks safety this summer Anderson again reminded people to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard by those who are outside, not necessarily inside buildings or homes. He also again recommended a number of other sources people can use to receive real-time warnings, including: NOAA Weather Radio: A national network that broadcasts continuous weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Sent to mobile phones by authorized government agencies such as NWS. Mobile Weather Apps: These apps provide severe weather alerts and more information. Local Media: Important sources of official storm watch and warning information. Emergency Alert System (EAS): This distributes alerts through a number of different media channels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Iroquois County to retest warning sirens next week after sirens fail to sound
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Iroquois County EMA will be retesting all sirens across the county this upcoming Monday after the normal monthly test didn't go as planned. Coordinator for the county EMA Scott Anderson said in a press release Friday that following the regular monthly test of the warning sirens throughout the county, it was discovered that all the sirens — except for those in Watseka — failed to sound. As a result, all the sirens in the county will be re-tested between 10 a.m. and noon on June 9. NOAA weather radio stations coming back online after planned outage for NWS upgrades Additionally, Anderson said all residents need to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard by those that are outside, not necessarily inside buildings or homes. He also recommends a number of other sources people can use to receive real-time warnings, including: NOAA Weather Radio: A national network that broadcasts continuous weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Sent to mobile phones by authorized government agencies such as NWS. Mobile Weather Apps: These apps provide severe weather alerts and more information. Local Media: Important sources of official storm watch and warning information. Emergency Alert System (EAS): This distributes alerts through a number of different media channels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
