Australians will receive a nationwide test of the country’s new emergency warning system, AusAlert, at 2.00 pm on Monday, 27 July, as part of preparations to strengthen public emergency communications.
The Australian Government said the test is designed to check the operation of the new system and help familiarise the community with the alerts that may be used during emergencies.
During the test, compatible mobile devices will vibrate, sound a loud siren-like tone for around 10 seconds and display an alert message on screen. The notification is expected to appear on supported devices regardless of whether they are in use at the time.
Authorities have advised that people who do not wish to receive the test alert can turn off their mobile phone or place it in aeroplane mode before 2.00 pm on 27 July and leave it that way for 24 hours.
Emergency alert systems are used to provide fast public warnings during events such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and other hazards where timely information can help people make decisions about their safety. The nationwide test is intended to confirm the system is working as expected before it is relied upon during real emergencies.
Public awareness campaigns have accompanied the rollout, with officials encouraging people to understand how emergency alerts appear on their devices and what action to take if they receive one during an actual incident.
The government has encouraged Australians to share details of the scheduled test with family, friends and colleagues to reduce confusion when the alert is issued.
Further information about the nationwide test and the AusAlert system is available through official Australian Government channels.
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