Once fully up and running, the emergency alerts are designed for use in crises like extreme weather, flooding, and wildfires. While people were told Sunday's test would not require any action, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said it may one day be 'the sound that could save your life'.
UK emergency alert system explainedThe emergency alerts are broadcast via mobile phone masts and work on all 4G and 5G phone networks.when SMS messages were sent directly to phone numbersIt means whoever sends an alert does not need your number, so it's not something you need to reply to, nor will you receive a voicemail if you miss it. No location or other data will be collected, either.
People who do not wish to receive the alerts will be able to opt out in their device settings, switch off their phones, or place them in flight mode - but the authorities hope many will choose to keep them on. Such systems have seen increased adoption by governments in recent years, with the pandemic and climate-related emergencies increasing the need for fast and direct communication with the public.
The EU has introduced a directive requiring member states to have a phone-based public warning system.
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