The first AusAlert community based trial will occur in the Molonglo Valley tomorrow at 10.30am.

Those in close proximity to the new Emergency Services Station and in nearby suburbs including Coombs, Wright, Duffy and Holder may receive an alert. Others may not receive a message, as this trial is not designed to reach all phones.

Mobile devices within the test area may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert message will appear on device screens, and it will clearly say it is a test.

Further community-based trials are planned for all states and territories in June, followed by a national on Monday 27 July.

AusAlert uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices during local and national disasters such as:

• natural hazards like bushfires, floods, cyclones and tsunamis
• security threats
• public health emergencies
• biosecurity incidents.

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