UK emergency alert system launched to warn of life-threatening events - with test set for next month

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A UK-wide emergency alert service is being launched today, ahead of a test on Sunday 23 April.

The alert will appear as a notification and may include phone numbers or website links with further information.

The government said that the alerts will be secure, free to receive, and will not reveal anyone's location or collect personal data.

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Category: Sports

Topics: Flooding Help Emergency Government National System Alerts Wildfires Alert People Sent

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Published Date: 2023-03-19, 00:01:00

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