Horse sports take action to prepare for Government emergency alert

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Equestrians have been reminded about the government’s national test of the UK emergency alerts service, taking place this Sunday (23 April).

Emergency alerts are a government service that will warn people if there’s a “danger to life nearby”. In an emergency, mobile phones or tablets will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe, for example during periods of severe flooding, extreme weather or when there is a fire. The government does not need to know a person’s phone number or location to send an alert.

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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.

Horse sports take action to prepare for Government emergency alert

At 3pm on Sunday a test alert will be sent out to mobile phones and tablets across the UK.

The alert will say: “This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.

“In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.

“This is a test. You do not need to take any action.”

“There will also be reminders throughout the day that the phone alert is happening,” said a spokesman.

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