On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.
B&NES Council has shared an Emergency Alerts Factsheet which has everything residents need to know, click here to view. The factsheet explains what emergency alerts are, what the alert will look and sound like, and how to find an emergency alert om your phone after it has been acknowledged as well as lots of other helpful information.
Reasons you might get an alert
You may get alerts about:
- severe flooding
- fires
- extreme weather
Emergency alerts will only be sent by:
- the emergency services
- government departments, agencies and public bodies that deal with emergencies
What happens when you get an emergency alert
Your mobile phone or tablet may:
- make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent
- vibrate
- read out the alert
The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.
More information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/alerts
Message from A&S Police for those with concealed mobile phones
We are reminding residents that the Government Alert System will be tested this Sunday (23rd) at 3pm.
Domestic abuse victims with concealed mobile phones are being urged to disable this alert before this date.
Even if your phone is on silent / quiet, it will sound loudly and could give away its location.
Please see the attached PDF to disable Emergency Alerts for Android devices.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/media/32960631/disable-emergency-notifications-android.pdf
Apple device settings can be found by following this link: About emergency and government alerts on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
Emergency Planning and Resilience
Information about Emergency Planning and Resilience in Saltford can be found on our webpage at https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/saltford-resilience-and-emergency-planning/
Emergency Planning for Saltford is the responsibility of B&NES Council, led by the B&NES Council Emergency Planning Team. Their webpage details information on B&NES Council’s role, activity and how the the B&NES Emergency Planning Team can help.
Residents can report an emergency to B&NES Council also.
The Saltford Emergency Coordinators Group would look to work closely with the B&NES Council Emergency Planning Team if required to support the B&NES team in their work.
B&NES Council is also the Lead Local Flood Authority for Saltford.