Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, ...

Your phone could belt out a terrifying emergency alert sound. Here's when it's going to happen and why we can't play the sound for you.

Ahead of the UK's first nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, here are some examples of how similar systems work in other countries - including the US, Australia, France, and Japan.

A new emergency alert system for wildfires is ready for use — and it could save lives. Last month, thousands of Texans affected by recent wildfires in the Panhandle received wireless emergency ...

Explainer: Brace yourself - your phone will make itself heard on Sunday night. The annual national test of the emergency mobile alert system is scheduled for between 6-7pm. That distinctive ...

The UK will test its new mobile phone “emergency alerts” system this month, despite concerns that it could endanger those at risk of domestic abuse by revealing hidden phones. At 3pm on Sunday ...

A nationwide test of the country’s Emergency Alert System Wednesday went out to TVs, radios and phones – at least most phones.

FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.

On Sunday, April 23, your phone will play a loud siren for 10 seconds, even if it is on silent. That is because the Government is testing a new emergency system to warn citizens of urgent threats ...

How does the system work?: An emergency alert test will hit all phones Wednesday. How the wireless system works. Why did FEMA, FCC test the alert? The two federal agencies said they tested the ...