Emergency!

18 Aug 2025

Gov

No, not right now.

On 7 September at 3pm the national Emergency Alert system will be tested.  This will send an alert to all mobile phones on 4G and 5G. 

Your mobile phone (or tablet) may:

  • Make a siren sound, even if it is set on silent
  • Buzz or vibrate
  • Announce that an emergency alert is in progress

When you get an alert, stop what you’re doing and follow the instructions on the alert.

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