Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

...on your mobile phone.

The new government Emergency Alerts service is now live.

Emergency Alerts are messages sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones when there’s a danger to life, health or property in the area you’re located.

They don’t need your location or phone number. Only the government and the emergency services can send them.

A UK-wide test will take place this Sunday 23 April at 3pm.

If you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond.