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Island not part of UK's emergency alert system test

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The alert is expected to be sent to compatible phones and tablets at 3pm

The Isle of Man Government says it is not part of a UK emergency alert system test scheduled for later today (7 September). 

The alert is expected to be sent to compatible phones and tablets at 3pm with a message, a loud, siren-like sound, and vibrate.

Authorities say whilst the Island is not part of the exercise, it is possible that some devices here will receive the alert.

 

 

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