The UK government has announced that it will be carrying out a test of its emergency alert system. This system sends a message to mobile phones, if there is a life-threatening situation in the local area. There will be a test of the system on Sunday 7 September around 3pm and you will receive this on your mobile phone if it is on the 4G or 5G network.
The emergency alert system is a government service, which has been set up to warn people of life-threatening emergencies such as severe flooding, fire or extreme weather. Alerts will only be sent by the emergency services, government departments or agencies and public bodies who deal with such situations. This is not a BU system. The government previously tested the emergency alert system in April 2023.
You can find out more information about the alerts on the gov.uk website.
When you receive the test alert, you do not need to take any action and can continue as you were. Simply switch off the test alert on your mobile. If you are on campus and have any concerns about the alert, please contact Security on 01202 962222.
The test alert message will read:
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This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby. You do not need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Find simple and effective advice on how to prepare for emergencies at gov.uk/prepare. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information or to view this message in Welsh. |
Please note, in the event of a genuine Emergency Alert, the BU Major Incident Group will lead BU's response as required.
