National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for October 4: Prepare for Your Phone to Blare
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System on October 4 at 2:20 PM ET. Cell phones, radios, and TVs will receive notifications to ensure the system is ready for a real crisis. The test will assess Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) and use FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The test will last for about 30 minutes, and if there is an actual emergency, the test will be rescheduled for October 11.
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