Millions of Britons to get siren-like alarm on their phones as Government tests ... trends now
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An emergency warning system to alert people to life-threatening events like flooding and wildfires will be tested next month, ministers said.
The siren-like alarm will sound for ten seconds to warn people of danger to life on Sunday, April 23.
The system - modelled on similar schemes in the US, Canada, the Netherlands and Japan - is intended to be used to warn people of risks to life.
Phone users will be unable to use other features on their devices unless they acknowledge the alert.
The alarm - due to be sent on St George's Day - will appear on the home screens of people's phones, accompanied by a loud warning sound and vibration.
The siren-like alarm will sound for ten seconds to warn people of danger to life on Sunday, April 23 (stock image)
The scheme will initially focus on the most serious severe weather-related events. It will be able to reach 90per cent of mobile users within the relevant area in an emergency.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden said: 'We are strengthening our
