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The National Alert System Must be Tested Every Three Years by law.
At 2:20 PM ET on Wednesday, a message will be broadcast to all radios, TVs, and cellphones as part of a nationwide test of the emergency and wireless alert systems.
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National Wireless Emergency Alert System is being tested, according to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency from August. All phones will see the message "No action is required. Depending on how the devices' language settings are configured, a Spanish version of the message will be shown.
This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, spanning the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 ET, according to a separate message that will be broadcast on radios and televisions. This a test. The public does not need to take any action.
FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission are working together on the test, which is intended to "ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level," according to an August news release.
Amber Alerts and other safety-related messages are primarily sent out using these technologies. The system can be set up to transmit alerts from FEMA or the US president.
These notifications are accompanied by a discrete tone and vibration signal to guarantee broad accessibility, including for those with disabilities.
Amber Alerts and other safety-related messages are primarily sent out using these technologies. The system can be set up to transmit alerts from FEMA or the US president.
These notifications are accompanied by a discrete tone and vibration signal to guarantee broad accessibility, including for those with disabilities.
The Emergency Alert System will broadcast test messages to all radios and televisions as part of the second test. The planned test is expected to last one minute.
A law passed in 2015 requires FEMA to test IPAWS across the country every three years. Third nationwide WEA test and seventh nationwide EAS test are being conducted at this time.
