Devon residents warned of UK Emergency Alert Test today at 3pm

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system today (Sunday 7 September) at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate.

You will not need to take any action.

The alert will come through even if your device is set to silent mode, which is an important feature of the system designed to ensure people receive warnings in genuine emergencies.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather.

Since the first national test in April 2023, the system has sent five real alerts during major storms when lives were genuinely at risk.

Regular testing ensures the system continues to work correctly and reaches as many people as possible when it's needed most.

Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.