The federal government will test the emergency alert system by sending messages to millions of cellphones, TVs and radios. Prepare for your phone to emit loud sounds and vibrations.
The first test of the national wireless emergency system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is shown on a cellular phone in 2018. This year's test will look a lot like this.The first test of the national wireless emergency system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is shown on a cellular phone in 2018. This year's test will look a lot like this.Consider yourself warned.
The test messages will be sent to all cellphones, televisions and radios. The test will emit sound and — on phones — vibration.in preparation for actual emergencies. The aim of the test is to ensure the emergency messaging system is running smoothly in the event Americans are threatened by natural disasters, terrorism or other dangers to public safety.
You may be familiar with the jolting sounds accompanying National Weather Service alerts and AMBER alerts. Wednesday's cellphone alerts will be sent via the same wireless system.The test is scheduled to begin at about 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The testing window runs for 30 minutes, but you should only receive the message once. If an actual emergency happens that day, the test could be postponed — a backup test is scheduled for the following week."THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed." Phones set to Spanish will display:"ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.
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