All four UK nations are set to receive a "warning of disaster" alert on their mobile phones as the Government tests a new public notification system. News of the alert was reported by the Express and Nottinghamshire Live over the weekend.
Reports suggest that a "siren-like" alert will be sent to every compatible mobile phone in the Government test. During the test period, phone users won't be able to use other features on their devices unless they acknowledge the alert.
According to reports, "Armageddon alerts" will warn of disasters including severe weather-related events such as flooding and wildfires. The first nationwide alert is due to be sent by the Government on St George's Day - Sunday, April 23 - when people in all four nations of the UK will receive the "siren-like" emergency warning.
