Nationwide Emergency Alert Test: When and What to Expect

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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test: When and What to Expect
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On Wednesday, October 4, a nationwide emergency alert test will be conducted in the United States at 2:20 p.m. ET. The test will involve the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), with messages being sent to TV, radio, and cellphone networks. The test message will state that it is only a test and no action is required. The alert will be sent to cellphones as a tone, vibration, and text message. The test aims to ensure the effectiveness of the national alert system in warning Americans about emergencies.

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