"However, it appears it is not compulsory. A government webpage tells people how to opt out of emergency alerts - and it barely takes a minute. Cabinet minister Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, says: 'Emergency Alerts have the potential to save lives, allowing us to share essential information rapidly in emergency situations including extreme storms. 'Just like the fire alarm in your house, it's important we test the system so that we know it will work if we need it.'"
"Emergency alerts 'contain life-saving information and should be kept switched on for your own safety', the UK government webpage stresses. However, it admits victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone 'may find it appropriate to turn off alerts'. It has therefore laid out the steps to opt out on an iPhone and Android - and they should work for everyone."
The UK Government will test the Emergency Alert System at 3pm on Sunday by sending an alert to all 4G and 5G-enabled phones and tablets. Devices will vibrate and emit a siren-like tone for 10 seconds while a text box offers more information. The test is intended to verify nationwide alerting capability and includes instructions for opting out. iPhone users can disable 'severe' and 'extreme' alerts via Settings > Notifications; Android users can search device settings for 'emergency alerts' and disable equivalent options. The government notes alerts save lives but acknowledges concealed-phone domestic-abuse victims may need to opt out and may contact manufacturers for help.
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