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# Residents reminded of test for new nationwide alert system
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/residents-reminded-of-test-for-new-nationwide-alert-system/
- Published: 2023-04-22T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-04-18T16:14:37.000Z
- Description: Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being reminded that a test of a new nationwide alert system will take place over the weekend.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being reminded that a test of a new nationwide alert system will take place over the weekend.

Piloted by the Government, the system is designed to warn people if there is an emergency nearby.

A test will take place at 3pm tomorrow (23rd April).

A spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said:

> “A message will appear on the home screen of all mobile phones, along with a loud sound and vibration lasting up to ten seconds.  
>  
> “This system will be used rarely and only in cases of immediate risk.”  
>  
> Lichfield District Council spokesperson

Further details on the test can be found [here](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-week-to-go-until-uk-emergency-alerts-test?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).