Did your cell phone make a screeching noise today? Here’s why
WEBOct 4, 2023 · That means if your mobile phone was on and receiving service from a participating wireless provider, you will likely received the national Wireless Emergency Alert test, the agency added.
Emergency alert test will be sent out nationwide today. What ... - NBC News
WEBOct 2, 2023 · A nationwide test of the emergency and wireless alert systems will be conducted Wednesday, when a message will be sent to all cellphones, TVs and radios.
National alert test: Why you got an emergency message today | AP News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or were watching television Wednesday, you should have seen that message flash across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.
An emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones ... - CBS News
WEBOct 4, 2023 · U.S. An emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones, TVs and radios. Here's what happened. By Emily Mae Czachor. Updated on: October 4, 2023 / 2:43 PM EDT / CBS News. Your...
Why Millions of Phones Will Go Off Today | TIME
WEBOct 4, 2023 · T he U.S. government will be conducting a nationwide emergency alert drill Wednesday at around 2:20 p.m. E.T., which will send a message to cell phones, radios, and televisions around the...
Emergency alert test is coming: When is the test? What will it say?
WEBOct 1, 2023 · On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. EDT, every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert. It's a test –...
Here's why FEMA sent an emergency alert to your cellphone …
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Cellphones, TVs and radios across the U.S. simultaneously blared out an emergency alert today. Here's what to know and why it happened.
You’ll receive an emergency alert Sept. 28- here’s why - MSN
WEBThe other alert will be sent via Peak Alerts. Notifications will display the caller ID (719) 309-4135. Text messages will be from 88911. Emails will be from [email protected].
FEMA will test cellphone emergency alert system Wednesday
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Americans' cellphones will get an alert Wednesday from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. But don't worry, there is no need to panic -- it is only a test. Every year, FEMA partners with national wireless carriers to run a test of the emergency alert system that is used to warn the public about national emergencies.
A nationwide emergency alerts test is the reason you might be ... - CNN
WEBAug 11, 2021 · When alarm noises start coming from your radio, television, or cell phone, don’t worry. At 2:20 p.m. ET, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a nationwide test of the wireless ...
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