Emergency alert text warning from National Highways days ahead of UK-wide test | UK | News
National highways warned, drivers are asked to not drive during the trial of the UK Emergency Warning System this weekend.
Millions of mobile devices in the UK will release a piercing alarm at 15:00 on Sunday, regardless of whether they have been set to quiet fashion.
A text statement will flash on the phone screens and explain what is happening in the second major attempt of the system that the government uses to warn the British about life -threatening emergencies such as serious floods.
Exercise, 4G and 5G telephone and tablets of the emergency warning system (EAS), flood, fire, excessive air and other disaster events before the real events before the real events of 2023 is a drill -like drill.
However, all British are advised to read and react properly, as in a real emergency.
However, the national highways reminded the drivers that they should check the notification later if they were behind the steering wheel.
The organization said: “Do not read or answer an emergency warning during driving or driving.”
“Find a safe and legal place to stop the message before reading the message.
Drivers were warned that if the UK emergency warnings use their phones to follow the system protocol, they may face a heavy fine and penalty score. National Highways, the police will not tolerate this excuse stressed.
Drivers can be hit with six penalties and a fine of £ 200 by sending a phone, SAT NAV, tablet or a motorcycle using and using any device that can receive.
The first national test of the Emergency Warning System (EAS) will take place in April 2023 after successful trials in the US and Japan. At that time, the ministers described the message as “the voice that can save your life”.
This feeling remains unchanged. “Regular tests, if necessary, allows the system to work correctly if needed in an emergency. The test does not aim to warn you against real danger and you do not need to do more.”
The only action is to clarify, to stop what you are doing and to follow the instructions on the alert unless you driving.
However, the government stressed that the system will not replace local news, radio, television or social media. Those who do not have a compatible device can rely on the mainstream media such as newspapers and news websites to learn about serious emergencies, including floods at any time.
