The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech by delivering facts amidst evolving narratives. On September 7, a national test of the emergency alert system will involve 87 million UK mobile phones, warning of potential threats like extreme weather or terrorism. As part of strengthening emergency preparedness, this test follows a Covid inquiry recommendation. The government is aware of risks for domestic abuse victims linked to alerts and will run a public information campaign to help vulnerable individuals manage hidden phones.
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Emergency alerts will sound on September 7, vibrating phones with a 10-second siren to prepare for potential threats like extreme weather or terrorism.
Approximately 87 million mobile phones will participate in the national test, part of a strategy to enhance the UK's emergency preparedness after the Covid inquiry.
Concerns over emergency alerts exposing domestic abuse victims have prompted the government to ensure that a public information campaign assists vulnerable groups with secret phones.
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