10/06/2026
Keep an ear out for the Emergency Mobile Alert on Sunday between 6-7pm.
If you have a second phone for safety reasons they recommend to turn it off or put it into flight mode as some phones will still emit a sound when set to silent mode.
Click the link from the post below for more information: https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/ema
NZ Civil Defence are testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 14 June, between 6-7pm ⚠️📲
If you have a hidden second phone for your safety, we recommend turning it off or putting it in flight mode for the duration of the test (6-7pm on Sunday 14 June) to ensure it’s not discovered when the nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert is sent.
Some mobile devices set to silent mode will still emit a sound when the Emergency Mobile Alert test is sent, so switching to flight mode or turning off your device is the only way to avoid the loud sound of the alert.
You can find more information about the Emergency Mobile Alert system, including a factsheet and list of FAQs at 🚨 https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/ema