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They have said how to disable the alerts for safety reasons.

A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm.

Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.

Leicestershire Police has said that 'whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.'

They are letting people know they CAN opt out of this test.

If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: https://leicspolice.link/BKkxl

A UK-wide emergency alert test which will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud...

Posted by Leicestershire Police on Thursday, August 28, 2025

 

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