Emergency Alerts - Impact on survivors of Domestic Abuse

On 23rd April 2023 the UK government is testing an emergency alert service that will cause mobile phones to sound an alarm.  Some victims of domestic abuse may have a mobile phone that is concealed from an abuser. If this phone is turned on the alarm will sound. 

There is more information, along with a demonstration of the alert here: 

About Emergency Alerts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The alert will say:

“This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there is a life-threatening emergency nearby. In an actual emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action.”

Mobile phones or tablets do not have to be connected to mobile data or wifi to get alerts. 

Refuge have published a video guide to managing emergency alerts:

Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse - YouTube

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Page last reviewed: 27/03/2023

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