On Sunday 7 September at about 3pm, mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks will vibrate, emit a distinctive siren sound for up to 10 seconds, and display a message confirming the alert is a drill.
But several charities have raised concerns that the alert could put people affected by domestic violence in danger.
The charity Refuge said most survivors it supports have experienced some form of technology-facilitated abuse, with a 258 per cent rise in cases involving technology, such as mobile phones and smart devices, between 2018 and 2022.
“The upcoming alert could expose these phones and trigger further abuse. We are encouraging survivors to turn off their phones during the test, or to opt out of receiving emergency alerts – there is a step-by-step guide available on Solace’s website.”
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“It should not, however, fall solely to charities to mitigate these risks. The Government must prioritise survivor safety, working with experts to build these considerations into the emergency alert roll-out from the outset. This is a preventable risk and with better planning and partnership, we can protect survivors while still ensuring public safety,” she said.
Ms Pickering added: “Abuse doesn’t happen because of an emergency alert, but we know that the widespread use of this system may be incredibly worrying for survivors with a hidden device.”
“There are clear instructions to opt out on gov.uk/alerts, and as part of our comprehensive planning for this national test, we have worked with domestic abuse charities and frontline services to make sure guidance on this is clear and widely available.
“This week, Cabinet Office ministers Pat McFadden and Abena Oppong-Asare met domestic abuse victims and charities at Refuge to raise awareness of the test.”
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