This is something for everyone to be aware of
All four UK nations are set to receive a "warning of disaster" alert on their mobile phones as the Government tests a new public notification system. News of the alert was reported by the Express and Nottinghamshire Live over the weekend.
The system, which is modelled on similar schemes in the US, Canada, Netherlands and Japan, is intended to be used in life-threatening situations. The Government said it is not using individual phone numbers to send the alerts, instead a signal is sent to all compatible mobiles in areas of risk. "It will revolutionise our ability to warn and inform people who are in immediate danger, and help us keep people safe. As we've seen in the US and elsewhere, the buzz of a phone can save a life."
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