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technology2 years ago

FEMA's National Emergency Alert Test Sends Alarming Noise to Cellphones

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) for cellphones and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for radio and television today at 2:20 p.m. ET. The test aims to ensure that these systems are in proper working order for potential emergencies. The test will display a message on mobile phones and announce on TV and radio that it is only a test and no action is required. Major U.S. wireless providers will participate, and the test is expected to last for 30 minutes. However, abuse victims are advised to power off their hidden cellphones during the test for safety reasons.

via Yahoo News|
#emergency-alert#emergency-alert-system#fema
technology2 years ago

"Oct. 4: The Day Mobile Phones Will Sound the Alarm"

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test aims to ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System continue to effectively warn the public about emergencies. Wireless providers will transmit the test for 30 minutes, and mobile phones, TVs, and radios will display a message indicating that it is only a test. Not everyone will receive the test, as it depends on factors such as phone compatibility and proximity to an active cell tower.

via Democrat & Chronicle|
#emergency-alert-system#fcc#fema
technology2 years ago

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for This Week

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are conducting a nationwide test of emergency alert systems on October 4. The test will include the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), with messages sent to cell phones, radios, and televisions. The purpose of the test is to ensure the effectiveness of these systems in warning the public about emergencies. This will be the third nationwide test of the WEA system and the seventh nationwide test of the EAS. The agencies are coordinating with participants and providers to minimize confusion and maximize public safety.

via Fox Business|
#emergency-alert-system#emergency-alert-systems#federal-communications-commission
technology2 years ago

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test: When and What to Expect

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.

via USA TODAY|
#emergency-alert-system#fema#national-test
technology2 years ago

Nationwide Test of Wireless Emergency Alerts Scheduled for October 4th

A national test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. Cell phones within the radius of a cell tower and not in airplane mode will receive a vibration alert and unique tone, while TVs that are on at the time will also receive a test alert. The system has been used over 84,000 times since 2012 to warn the public about various emergencies.

via Akron Beacon Journal|
#cell-phones#national-test#ohio