The public have been assured they can 'swipe away' today's nationwide alert system test when their phone starts blaring this afternoon
The public have been assured they can"swipe away" today's nationwide alert system test when their phone starts blaring this afternoon.
Newly minted deputy PM Oliver Dowden has said no action would be needed when it goes off at 3pm today, but in the future it might be the"sound that could save your life".used in the Netherlands, the US and Canada.The plan is to use it to alert people to life-threatening situations including floods and wildfires.
Mr Dowden said:"Keep calm and carry on - that is the British way and it is exactly what the country will do when they receive this test alert at 3pm today.UK emergency alert system explained "The government's number one job is to keep people safe and this is another tool in the toolkit for emergency situations, such as flooding or wildfires, and where there is a genuine risk to life.
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