Emergencies rarely give notice — which is why the UK is testing its national Emergency Alerts system again. On Sunday 7 September 2025 at about 3pm, most 4G/5G phones in the UK will vibrate and play a siren-like sound for up to 10 seconds, displaying a message that clearly states it’s a drill. It’s the second nationwide test since 2023 and follows several real-world uses for severe weather and local incidents.
Emergency Alerts let authorities send urgent safety advice to people in a defined area — for example during flooding, storms or other life-threatening events. Messages are sent via cell broadcast from nearby masts, so they can reach compatible phones without needing mobile data or Wi-Fi, and you don’t have to sign up or share your number.
If you prefer not to receive test or live alerts, you can opt out in your phone’s settings (toggle off Severe and Extreme alerts on iOS/Android). But for most of us, keeping them on is a simple way to stay safe.
Store emergency numbers, local council flood lines and family contacts in your favourites so you can act quickly.
Check that Emergency Alerts are switched on; keep your phone charged on test day.
Agree a household plan: where to meet, what to take (meds, IDs, chargers), and who contacts whom.
If you live near rivers, the coast or in storm-prone areas, sign up for local authority updates and keep basic supplies.
In outages, texts and data may lag; have a back-up plan (offline maps, battery pack, cash for essentials).
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Will the 7 September alert require action?
No — it’s a test; the message will say no action is needed.
How do these alerts reach me?
Nearby masts broadcast to compatible 4G/5G phones; no app, sign-up or data needed.
Have alerts been used before?
Yes — including for severe weather and local incidents across the UK since 2023.
Staying alert — and financially prepared — means you can protect the people who matter, wherever you are.