UK Emergency Alarm Test

Newportnobby · September 07, 2025, 09:03:47 AM

For those in the UK don't forget that, subject to connection, your mobile phone will sound an alarm/receive a text message at 3pm today (Sunday 7.9.25)

For those not in the UK, this is to test alarms concerning potential emergencies such as flooding, wildfires, earthquake etc

weave · September 07, 2025, 10:13:42 AM

Thanks for reminding me. When they first announced it I thought 'oh that's on my birthday'.

We have a table booked for a pub lunch at 2.30 pm so that should be fun. I'll let you know if anyone who doesn't know panics hysterically

Cheers, weave

Bob Tidbury · September 07, 2025, 10:22:42 AM

Many Happy Returns Weave
Bob

Newportnobby · September 07, 2025, 10:24:43 AM

Quote from: weave on September 07, 2025, 10:13:42 AMThanks for reminding me. When they first announced it I thought 'oh that's on my birthday'.

We have a table booked for a pub lunch at 2.30 pm so that should be fun. I'll let you know if anyone who doesn't know panics hysterically

Cheers, weave

Tell the others your message says "Oh, by the way, have a Happy Birthday. Chris"

Bealman · September 07, 2025, 10:25:08 AM

Happy Birthday! Will I hear the alarm here?

Newportnobby · September 07, 2025, 10:28:26 AM

Quote from: Bealman on September 07, 2025, 10:25:08 AMWill I hear the alarm here?

I think you'd need bloody good hearing

https://www.gov.uk/alerts

Bealman · September 07, 2025, 10:41:28 AM

Bit stingey, they could use Whatsapp

Lagrange1 · September 07, 2025, 10:48:54 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on September 07, 2025, 09:03:47 AMFor those in the UK don't forget that, subject to connection, your mobile phone will sound an alarm/receive a text message at 3pm today (Sunday 7.9.25)

For those not in the UK, this is to test alarms concerning potential emergencies such as flooding, wildfires, earthquake etc

Not having half decent mobile coverage, and therefore not able to receive warning messages, I use a manual system

Flood - walk down the lane to see if the water's over the road
Wildfire - smell the smoke and see the flames
Earthquake - feel the ground shake

Simples!

Newportnobby · September 07, 2025, 11:04:46 AM

Quote from: Bealman on September 07, 2025, 10:41:28 AMBit stingey, they could use Whatsapp

Exactly which part of UK Emergency Alarm didn't you understand?

Papyrus · September 07, 2025, 11:40:08 AM

Ah, yes. Thanks for the heads-up, Mick. I think I'll try and be walking the dogs at 3pm - if they hear it go off in the house they are going to freak out and we'll spend the next 2 hours trying to calm them down.

Cheers,

Chris

PLD · September 07, 2025, 12:38:39 PM

If you do have concerns about pets etc, you can of course just turn your phone OFF for a few minutes.
It is also possible to disable the alerts (not recommended to do so permanently but OK for the planned tests) - On Android devices, just search for "Emergency Alerts" or "Wireless Alerts" in settings.

Papyrus · September 07, 2025, 02:12:44 PM

The trouble with turning the phone off of course is that you won't know whether it has worked. We might just keep one phone on.

Cheers,

Chris

Newportnobby · September 07, 2025, 03:04:47 PM

It didn't work on my ancient Galaxy A12

Bob Tidbury · September 07, 2025, 03:24:31 PM

Well the emergency alert worked but according to my Ipad 1 and a half minutes late.
That would make little difference if Putin dropped a nuclear bomb on London we would be toast anyway .
Bob .

Portpatrick · September 07, 2025, 03:30:15 PM

Quote from: Bob Tidbury on September 07, 2025, 03:24:31 PMWell the emergency alert worked but according to my Ipad 1 and a half minutes late.
That would make little difference if Putin dropped a nuclear bomb on London we would be toast anyway .
Bob .

mine was a minute late by our radio controlled kitchen clock. and this time Cathy got it as well as me. If Putin launches a nuclear on the NATO base at nearby Northwood. We will stand in the garden and get fried instantly!