Did your cell phone make a screeching noise today? Here’s why
Oct 4, 2023 · The federal government began conducting a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts today. Brook Joyner/CNN. Essentially, what this means is that...
Why Millions of Phones Will Go Off Today | TIME
Oct 4, 2023 · What is the Emergency Alert System test? The EAS test, which will alert television and radio stations, is scheduled to last for about one minute. Any radio or television that is on and...
An emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. - CBS News
Oct 4, 2023 · A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system started broadcasting just before 2:20 p.m. EDT to cellphones, televisions and radios across the United States. The test occurred ...
FEMA says its emergency alert test went well. They'll know more ... - NPR
Oct 3, 2023 · The federal government conducted a nationwide test of its Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system on Wednesday afternoon, sending messages to all cellphones, televisions and radios.
What to Know About FEMA’s Emergency Alert Test - The New York Times
Aug 30, 2023 · Every television, radio and cellphone in the United States broadcast a message on Wednesday that said: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System.” The test alert was...
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for ...
Aug 3, 2023 · WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities.
Every phone, TV, and radio in the US will get an emergency alert …
Oct 4, 2023 · FEMA and the FCC will test Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, October 4th, on all phones, TVs, and radios at the same time.
FCC And FEMA To Test Emergency Alert Systems On TVs, Radios …
Aug 11, 2021 · At 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal government will test two emergency alert systems on televisions, radios and certain cellphones across the country.
Why everyone's phone will alarm at 2:20 pm ET on ... - CNN
Oct 2, 2023 · CNN — If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don’t panic. The federal government said it will conduct on...
Emergency alert test will be sent out nationwide ... - NBC News
Oct 2, 2023 · A nationwide emergency alert will be sent to all U.S. cellphones Wednesday. The test of the national alert system is mandated to take place every three years. The Federal Emergency...