The loud alarm will ring out from almost every phone across the country at the same time today. Here’s what you need to know.

The first national test of the AusAlert system will run this afternoon on phones, smartwatches, and tablets.

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Jefferson and Clear Creek counties are the latest agencies to begin using a new siren alert system for emergency evacuations.

AusAlert is a significant improvement to Australia’s emergency warnings, but the question isn’t just about whether it works.

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