Emergency alerts
Will I receive emergency alerts if my phone is on silent or do not disturb?
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Will I receive emergency alerts if my phone is on silent or do not disturb?
Dear Motdarnoc,
You can allow certain contacts to reach you in the event of an emergency, even when you have a Focus set up. Here's how:
Best regards,
Adam
If you mean the government emergency alerts, yes, they will sound even if the phone is on silent or do not disturb.
About emergency and government alerts on iPhone and Apple Watch - Apple Support
Dear IdrisSeabright,
Your post is so helpful. This feature is not available in my region and I didn’t know about this.
Thank you! :)
Adam
I'm glad it help both you and the OP. I've learned so much hanging around these forums.
I would add that your answer is also quite good. I just guess better this time. ;-)
Emergency alerts