On October 4th, cell phones throughout the U.S. will receive an alert from FEMA. Don't be alarmed; it's only a test!'
If an alert coming from your smartphone shakes you up on October 4th, don't say that we didn't warn you. FEMA will be conducting a test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.says,"FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission , will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts this fall."
The national test will have two parts testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The tests are scheduled to begin at at 11:20 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, Oct. 4, and last for up to 30 minutes. The WEA portion of the test will be aimed at all consumer cellphones and each phone will receive it just once. Depending on which language a phone is set to receive, the alert will appear in English or Spanish.
In English, the message will say,"THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed." In Spanish, the message will read,"ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción." WEA-compatible wireless phones that are turned on and are within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be receiving the test message on October 4th.
FEMA notes,"The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the backup testing date is Oct. 11."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google sets its Pixel 8 launch event for October 4thThe Pixel 8 launch is getting close.
Read more »
Google's Pixel 8 event is set for October 4thThe next Made by Google event is set for October 4th at 1PM, and there's little doubt as to what the company plans to show off.
Read more »
National emergency alert test planned by FEMA, FCC: Here's what you should knowA test of the country's emergency alert system is set to take place later on this year. Here's what you should know about the test, as well as the systems that will be tested.
Read more »
Hurricane Idalia: Texas sends resources to Florida as hurricane approachesTexas A&M Task Force 1 has been deployed to Florida at the request of FEMA.
Read more »
Fake FEMA news conference took place in 2007, not during the recent Maui wildfiresAP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Read more »