New 'danger to life' phone alert broadcasts to launch in UK with loud siren noises

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Brits' phones if their life is in danger.Following a trial last summer, the UK Government is set to launch a nationwide service which will notify people based on location if they are at risk due to a nearby incident.

In an emergency, every phone and tablet in the affected area will receive an alert with advice about how to avoid the danger and stay safe, WalesOnline reports.Testing in 2021 proved successful in pinging out notifications without even having people's phone numbers and the plan is expected to roll out across the country in a matter of months.In an emergency, mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert.

Every compatible mobile phone or tablet in range of a mast will receive the alert.The emergency services and the UK government do not need your phone number to send you an alert, you will get alerts based on your current location – not where you live or work, no-one will collect or share data about you, your device or your location when you receive an alert, according to the Government.You will not get alerts if your device is turned off or in aeroplane mode, and the emergency alerts are free.

You do not need to sign up for them or download an app and you can opt out of some emergency alerts, but you are advised to keep them switched on for your own safety.Your phone or tablet may:- Make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent- Vibrate- Read out the alertThe sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds and you are advised to stop what you’re doing and follow the instructions in the alert.Sometimes an alert will include a phone number or a link to the GOV.UK website for more information.For more incredible stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our.