Finland will test its new phone emergency alert system nationwide at noon on 17 and 24 November. The second test will sound a loud alarm on compatible phones, even when they are set to silent.
What to expect on 17 and 24 November
The first test, on Tuesday 17 November at 12:00, will arrive as a notification without the dedicated emergency alarm. The full test on Tuesday 24 November at 12:00 will sound an alarm for about 10 seconds regardless of the phone’s sound settings. No action is needed when you receive a test message.
How FI-Alert reaches your phone
FI-Alert uses cell broadcast to send warnings to compatible phones connected to 4G or 5G networks in a specific area. There is no app to download and no registration. Visitors using compatible phones on Finnish mobile networks can also receive the warnings. Keep your phone’s software up to date.
Existing warning channels will continue
FI-Alert adds another way for authorities to reach people during an emergency. Finland will continue to use existing warning channels, including radio, television, websites and the 112 Suomi app. Follow the instructions in any real emergency warning.
Sources: Ministry of the Interior and Sipoo’s republication of the ministry’s test notice.
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