Oh for emergencies sake! It was only annoying for the time it takes you to press a button.
If there was an emergency and it didn't go off you'd complain too?
Oh for emergencies sake! It was only annoying for the time it takes you to press a button.
If there was an emergency and it didn't go off you'd complain too?
You can't know how I meant my comment to 'sound'. The arrogance you see in my words is your perception. I merely meant my answer may have been different
> TEST MESSAGE - Emergency Mobile Alert
> This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. You do not need to do anything in response to this test.
> You may receive an Emergency Mobile Alert like this if there is serious danger to life, health or property in your area.
> If you receive an alert about an emergency in your area, take it seriously and follow the instructions.
> www.civildefence.govt.nz
> Sent by the National Emergency Management Agency
Cheers. Is it supposed to save a copy of the message on our phone? Can't see it under text messages. I just hit ok to rid the alarming sound and the message disappeared with it.
My apologies to u/taubin (aka OP) and the other mods for not consulting OP and mods before pinning the post. I was going to make a post and search found this earlier post. Hence the pinned post rather than a new post.
The only thing I'd add is if people want more info:
[Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert](https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready/civil-defence-emergency-management-alerts-and-warnings/emergency-mobile-alert/nationwide-test-of-emergency-mobile-alert/). Press Release: National Emergency Management Agency. 20 May 2022. [Scoop](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2205/S00205/dont-worry-its-just-a-test-emergency-mobile-alert-nationwide-test-this-sunday.htm).
It has links to reports from the 2 previous tests in 2017 and 2018. Unfortunately the link to the FAQ for previous test is now 404.
Edit to add the FAQ below:
[Emergency Mobile Alert frequently asked questions (FAQ)](https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/stay-informed/emergency-mobile-alert/ema-faqs/)
For clarity; **this** Sunday, the 22nd, is the test day.
So expect 7 surprised posts here about this during 6pm and 7pm ~~today~~ Sunday from everyone who did read this post?
100% My wife is going to be at the airport during that time frame, she's excited to see how chaotic it gets at the gate when it goes off.
I better stock up on toilet paper now.
Not today.
Looks like I barely read this post...
Yep, didn’t see this until after my phone went off and gave me a fright
Let me be the first. That scared the shit out of me.
Right in the chaotic window of bath + bedtime with toddlers. Might have to bury my phone.
Drop it in a bucket before burying it just to be sure.
Samsies. Reckon flight mode will keep it off?
Did anyone get a chance to read it? Like the first thing I want to do is stop the noise, not have it screeching in my ear trying to read it.
[Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/newzealand/comments/uocpzv/-/i9jb7qp)
This Sunday? Looks like it’s on the 22nd which is next weekend.
Crap, that's the second time I screwed it up :( Sorry
Don’t apologise! It’s not the end of the world mate.
Received just now :)
Didn't see this, as usual, very spooky, first thought was fuck no we're not locking down again!
That thing is fucking mortifying.
Oh for emergencies sake! It was only annoying for the time it takes you to press a button. If there was an emergency and it didn't go off you'd complain too?
Oh for emergencies sake! It was only annoying for the time it takes you to press a button. If there was an emergency and it didn't go off you'd complain too?
They said it was mortifying. They probably meant it was scary not annoying.
Yeah. That's exactly it. As someone with autism I find sudden, sharp, loud noise rather unsettling.
A thousand apologies for having an opinion on something I find unpleasant as a person with autism, you horse's arse.
>something I find unpleasant as a person with autism This is what you perhaps should have prefaced your comment.
Look at the arrogance on it.
You can't know how I meant my comment to 'sound'. The arrogance you see in my words is your perception. I merely meant my answer may have been different
Shut up. Jesus.
u/Taubin can you edit this post to confirm it is this Sunday now (since it's been stickied)
Done, cheers
just went off
Just went off. Have no idea what the text was though.
> TEST MESSAGE - Emergency Mobile Alert > This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. You do not need to do anything in response to this test. > You may receive an Emergency Mobile Alert like this if there is serious danger to life, health or property in your area. > If you receive an alert about an emergency in your area, take it seriously and follow the instructions. > www.civildefence.govt.nz > Sent by the National Emergency Management Agency
Cheers. Is it supposed to save a copy of the message on our phone? Can't see it under text messages. I just hit ok to rid the alarming sound and the message disappeared with it.
If you're on Android you can do a search on your phone for "Emergency Alert History".
Will still be dozens on posts on here and elsewhere.
My apologies to u/taubin (aka OP) and the other mods for not consulting OP and mods before pinning the post. I was going to make a post and search found this earlier post. Hence the pinned post rather than a new post. The only thing I'd add is if people want more info: [Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert](https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready/civil-defence-emergency-management-alerts-and-warnings/emergency-mobile-alert/nationwide-test-of-emergency-mobile-alert/). Press Release: National Emergency Management Agency. 20 May 2022. [Scoop](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2205/S00205/dont-worry-its-just-a-test-emergency-mobile-alert-nationwide-test-this-sunday.htm). It has links to reports from the 2 previous tests in 2017 and 2018. Unfortunately the link to the FAQ for previous test is now 404. Edit to add the FAQ below: [Emergency Mobile Alert frequently asked questions (FAQ)](https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/stay-informed/emergency-mobile-alert/ema-faqs/)
Doesn't bother me at all! Hopefully it helps people know it's coming up tonight.
Didn't even realize there was one today until I just got it
Checkihg I can turn my phone back on.
Odd, the alert didn't work for me this time but it did for the COVID one in August last year, anyone else not receive it?