Government's emergency text will be in Welsh and English
A message will be sent to millions across the country in a national test of the UK's alert system in the event of an emergency such as war or natural disaster.
The devices will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as they receive the text at around 3pm on Sept 7, the 85th anniversary of the start of the Blitz.
It will assure that the public 'do not need to take any action' and include a message of fewer than 100 words in both English and Welsh.
'A life-threatening emergency nearby'
The Government has been carrying out a public awareness campaign to ensure people know when the test is taking place, including those facing domestic abuse who may have hidden phones.
On Monday, the Cabinet Office said the text message will include both English and Welsh and be sent to mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks in the UK.
It will read: 'This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby.
'You do not need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.
'Find simple and effective advice on how to prepare for emergencies at gov.uk/prepare.
'Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information or to view this message in Welsh. Ewch i gov.uk/alerts am ragor o wybodaeth neu i weld y neges hon yn y Gymraeg.'
'Will work if we need it'
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said: 'Just like the fire alarm in your house, it's important we test this system so that we know it will work if we need it.
'The alerts have the potential to save lives.'
Since the first national test of the system in April 2023, five alerts have been sent, including during major storms such as Storm Eowyn in January, when lives were at risk.
Other activations have taken place when an unexploded Second World War bomb was discovered in Plymouth, as well as during flash floods in Cumbria and Leicestershire.
Some MPs have called on ministers to use different modes of communication for the alert to ensure it reaches people who do not have access to a phone.
Sarah Olney, the Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesman, has suggested the Government follow Scandinavian examples where the public has been handed pamphlets about preparing for emergencies.
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