Key Points
US federal government is set to conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system in the United States on Wednesday afternoon..
This test will involve sending alert messages to all cellphones, televisions, and radios, with the messages accompanied by sound and, on cellphones, vibration...
The primary objective of this test, scheduled for October 4, is to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) in warning the public about national-level emergencies..
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are jointly conducting this test as part of their preparedness efforts for real emergencies..
The Emergency Alert test is scheduled to commence at approximately 2:20 pm (Eastern Time) or 11:20 am (Pacific Time) on October 4...
