New emergency alert text revealed ahead of test | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNina LloydMonday 28 July 2025 07:30 BSTEmergency alert test goes off at Wembley Stadium ahead of FA Cup semi-finalThe UK government is scheduled to conduct a national test of its emergency alert system.Millions of mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks across the UK will receive the alert at approximately 3pm on September 7.The alert will cause phones to vibrate and emit a siren for around 10 seconds, delivering a message in both English and Welsh.The message will state that it is a test and recipients do not need to take any action, directing them to gov.uk for further information.Designed to warn of life-threatening emergencies, the system has been activated five times since April 2023 for events including severe storms and unexploded ordnance.In fullUK emergency alert to be sent to millions in new testThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in