AusAlert is a new national emergency warning system starting soon. It sends alerts to mobile phones in at‑risk areas.
You don’t need to do anything for the test.
Your device will vibrate, play a siren‑like sound for about 10 seconds and display a test message.
During the test, you can turn your device off or use aeroplane mode, if you think the alert might make you or a family member feel unsafe.
In an emergency, alerts will tell you what’s happening and what to do.
Find out more information on the AusAlert website.