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바카라 사이트 to issue Emergency Alert in response to Storm Éowyn

Cabinet Office to issue Emergency Alerts in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland in response to red weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

A Statement from the Cabinet Office

바카라 사이트The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind on Friday 24th January, meaning there is a danger to life across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland

바카라 사이트In light of the deteriorating weather conditions and associated disruption, and in consultation with the Scottish 바카라 사이트 and Northern Ireland Executive, the Cabinet Office will issue Emergency Alerts early this evening to people affected by the warnings in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. 

바카라 사이트The Emergency Alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in the areas at most risk, containing information about the weather warnings and guidance on how to stay safe. 

바카라 사이트Mobile phones will make a loud siren-like sound even if they are set on silent. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.

바카라 사이트Approximately 4.5 million people will receive the Emergency Alert in the largest real life use of the tool to date. 

바카라 사이트The UK 바카라 사이트 has well rehearsed plans in place for severe winter weather and is working with teams from devolved governments, local authorities, the emergency services and other public bodies to coordinate the response to any disruption.바카라 사이트

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Published 23 January 2025