Although an emergency at AWE that could affect the public is very unlikely, the ‘opt-in’ text alert service will enable information to be shared rapidly if needed.
In the unlikely event of a potential radiation emergency everyone who has signed up to the service will be notified quickly. These texts will also provide brief guidance on what action to take, if needed.
You can sign up for alerts from the Aldermaston site, Burghfield site or both and it is simple to sign up:
How to sign up:
Text “A” to 0786 003 0391 to register for the Aldermaston site alert, text “B” for the Burghfield site alert or “Both” to register for incident alerts at both sites. Once your number has been added to the list, you will receive the response message: “Thank you. Your mobile number has been added to the [Chosen Option] list.”
Unsubscribing is just as simple. Text “Stop A” to unsubscribe form the Aldermaston site alert, text “Stop B” for the Burghfield site alert or “Stop Both” to unsubscribe for incident alerts at both sites.
If you want to check which part of the Aldermaston or Burghfield Detailed Emergency Planning Zone you’re in, check the interactive map on West Berkshire Council’s website here.
Why should I sign up?
At the moment, people are notified by an automatic call to a landline home phone or via local media. Many people no longer use a landline and this new alert system, sent directly to your mobile phone, would ensure you are alerted even if you are not at home at the time of an emergency.
Please note that is an ‘opt-in’ system – you will not be signed up automatically so you will need to register. The landline system will remain and work in parallel to the opt-in text alerting system.
Registering requires your mobile number only, no other data is required. Your data will be securely managed by BT and used only for this alert system. Data is managed in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
If you’d like to find out more information about the emergency text service, view the FAQs here.
