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Emergency alerts let the public know about emergency situations, such as severe weather warnings. They will work like a radio broadcast. In an emergency, every compatible mobile phone or tablet in a range of a mast will receive the alert.

It is very important to be aware that the Emergency Alerts will sound even on devices set to silent.

For women living with domestic abuse having access to a hidden, secret phone can be a lifeline. This alert may reveal a secondary phone used for safety purposes.

You can opt out and turn these alerts off before the test on Sunday 7 Sept. To do this, search your settings for ‘emergency alerts’. Turn off ‘severe alerts’ and ‘extreme alerts’.

Domestic Abuse charity, Refuge have put together a helpful video which can be watched here: 

iPhone - https://brnw.ch/21wUCqA
Android - https://brnw.ch/21wUCqB