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AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know

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Australia will conduct its first nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency warning system on Monday, 27 July, at 2pm AEST. The test will send an unignorable alert sound and pop-up notification to virtually all mobile devices, including phones, smartwatches, and tablets. Domestic violence advocates have provided guidance on how to disable the alert on safe phones to protect vulnerable individuals. The test aims to familiarize the public with the new system's capabilities.

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Virtually every phone in the country will receive the alert

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Most phones, smartwatches, and tablets will receive a pop-up notification and an alert sound that cannot be silenced.

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Domestic violence advocates advise how to turn off safe phones during the test.

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  • Pop-up notification and alert sound that cannot be silenced
  • Even works on 'do not disturb' or silent mode

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<p>National emergency test alert will be sent to all mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phones</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a…

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Domestic violence advocates advise how to turn off safe phones during the test.

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The AusAlert test will occur at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July.

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The AusAlert test is the first Australia-wide test of a new national warning system.

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Most phones, smartwatches, and tablets will receive a pop-up notification and an alert sound that cannot be silenced.

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