4 minute warning?

[Yossarian]

I couldn't find any of these Russian partition maps but this comparison of population density was interesting.

 

[Boris Sprinkler]

I'd get out my Mark Owen CD and put his best single on to listen to while I wait for death.

Better than Coldplay

 

[LDC]

 

[AverageJoe]

 

[sojourner]

Trial run....?

Public emergency alerts to be sent to all UK smartphones

The government will send people loud, siren-like warnings to alert them when there is a risk to life.

www.bbc.co.uk

Yeah, Mrs A and I thought that when we saw it on the news this morning.

Yup, same thoughts here. I just posted about it on FB. Haven't seen anyone mention it on there yet and I think it's worth considering.

 

[xenon]

So they're testing it on evening of 23/04/23. I wonder how loud it's gonna be, couldn't tell from the clip. Hopefully you can mute it if it requires some action before you can use the phone. (imagining not being able to hear VoiceOver to find the dismiss button if it's loud.)

 

[moochedit]

So they're testing it on evening of 23/04/23. I wonder how loud it's gonna be, couldn't tell from the clip. Hopefully you can mute it if it requires some action before you can use the phone. (imagining not being able to hear VoiceOver to find the dismiss button if it's loud.)

I belive you can disable these alerts in your settings on both andriod and apple.
Personally I'm curious to see what happens on the day so will leave them enabled.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I belive you can disable these alerts in your settings on both andriod and apple.
Personally I'm curious to see what happens on the day so will leave them enabled.

Yes, you can. I'm leaving them on, too. I want to know what the crack is next time I hear it.

 

[2hats]

Why is it four minutes?

Warning time is a function of missile class, trajectory selection, detector type and lags inherent in any warning system chain.

Four was likely a guess originated for SLBM launches from subs loitering in the near continental margins, once the delays in reporting were factored in (could have varied from just a minute or two up to 10+ minutes). ICBM launches would, potentially, offer a little more heads up (longer still for lofted trajectories but those are perhaps less likely options in a primary strike wave, not least for that very reason but also for reasons of throw weight/payload and interception).

Modern EW, eg SBIRS, would likely spot IR signatures in the early boost phase so there is potential for prompt notification, though quite how soon that might be fed into any open messaging system is not clearly stated in the public domain (AFAICS).

 

[danny la rouge]

Yes, you can. I'm leaving them on, too. I want to know what the crack is next time I hear it.

In iPhone it’s Settings > Notifications. Scroll to the bottom of the screen.

 

[moochedit]

In iPhone it’s Settings > Notifications. Scroll to the bottom of the screen.

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Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

 

[moochedit]

just enough time for one last one off the wrist

Then you get the "sorry false alarm. the alert was triggered by mistake" message and notice everyone on the bus is staring at you

 

[danny la rouge]

Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

Extreme is very intense.
Severe means very stern.

 

[moochedit]

Extreme is very intense.
Severe means very stern.

Thanks for clearing that up

 

[WouldBe]

Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

Extreme only affects your extremities so a stubbed toe or broken finger nail.

Severe means you may lose an arm or leg.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

I read a story in the Ukraine war thread and got me thinking if there was a Nuclear attack on the UK and there were air raid sirens and a 4 mintue warning what happens next?

Where will people go incase of a missile strike or a Nuclear attack as we dont have bunkers anymore would people hav to find or build shelters to make sure friends and family are safe?

And what would you do if heard it would you take it seriously?

I don't believe we'll get a warning, unless there's some leak or mistake. In the US, there's no shelters for anyone but the military and VIPs. There's no point warning us if there's little you can do about it.

 

[moochedit]

I don't believe we'll get a warning, unless there's some leak or mistake. In the US, there's no shelters for anyone but the military and VIPs. There's no point warning us if there's little you can do about it.

They tested a simalar system in Hawaii a few years ago and sent out a "nuclear attack started" message to peoples phones by mistake causing panic

2018 Hawaii false missile alert - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[SpookyFrank]

I don't believe we'll get a warning, unless there's some leak or mistake. In the US, there's no shelters for anyone but the military and VIPs. There's no point warning us if there's little you can do about it.

There would be time to tell the dog that he is a good dog. I'd hate for the world to end and the last thought in the dog's head when it happened was not knowing that he was a good dog.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Yes, you can. I'm leaving them on, too. I want to know what the crack is next time I hear it.

This too in my settings

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

There would be time to tell the dog that he is a good dog. I'd hate for the world to end and the last thought in the dog's head when it happened was not knowing that he was a good dog.

I can't argue with the wisdom of being sure to tell dogs that they're good dogs.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

They tested a simalar system in Hawaii a few years ago and sent out a "nuclear attack started" message to peoples phones by mistake causing panic

2018 Hawaii false missile alert - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yes, I remember. That's one of the reasons I don't think they'll tell us. It'll just create a panic. We do have sirens here, but I don't think anyone would know the difference between a tornado warning and nuclear war.

 

[Elpenor]

Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

It will take more than words to explain that

 

[2hats]

Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

In the US the National Weather Service uses those classifications to distinguish between immediate threat (eg tornado, hurricane, tsunami; might be used for evacuation) and warning (eg storm surge, heightened flash flood risk; separately might be used for eg chemical spill). There there is an additional level (Presidential Alert) which can't be disabled (and another 'AMBER' for missing persons alerts).

 

[friedaweed]

Two rollies, a can of stout and a nice chaser whilst I explain to the Mrs that it will not be possible for me to finish her lists of jobs. "No not this weekend my love, Ever". "EVER, why are you drinking at 11 am?" Boom!

 

[friedaweed]

Whats the difference between extreme and severe?

Extreme is touching cloth. Severe is touching socks.

 

[contadino]

Microwave mug cake

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

www.bbcgoodfood.com

Seems doable if you're quick off the mark. A minute to gather the ingredients, 2 minutes cooking time, and 40 seconds frantically blowing it to cool it down...

Nobody's going to moan about washing up.

 

[Serge Forward]

The replacement for the Siren Network went live today.

Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts

Scotland to take part in UK trial of warning system.

www.gov.scot

Roll-on the national test next month!

They have that in Canada. You get automatic tornado warnings, etc. Even if your phone's on silent, it overrides it with an alarm and a text.

 

[pogofish]

They have that in Canada. You get automatic tornado warnings, etc. Even if your phone's on silent, it overrides it with an alarm and a text.

Same idea here, however there is a way to switch-off reception and sound independently.

Ahh - I see its already explained upthread!

 

[Aladdin]

Haven't heard of an alert system for Ireland yet.
If memory serves me it was 2001 when the Irish government had any public plan & discussion on nuclear attacks in Ireland.
Every household got a box of iodine tablets...they're probably out of date now.

 

[stuff_it]

Yes, you can. I'm leaving them on, too. I want to know what the crack is next time I hear it.

What constitutes severe, extreme, etc?