The test will make sure all systems are prepared in case notification of a national emergency needs to be sent out to the public.
- Every consumer cellphone will be part of a nationwide emergency alert test in the fall.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission have scheduled the drill for Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern. Cellphones will receive an alert that reads: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”FEMA and the FCC say they’re coordinating with wireless providers, emergency managers and others to avoid confusion.
The reason for the test is to make sure all systems are prepared in case notification of a national emergency needs to be sent out to the public. It will be the second time all cellular devices are tested. Radios and televisions will also be tested the same day. That test will last approximately one minute.
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