Beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. EDT Wednesday, all wireless phones should receive an alert and an accompanying text message that reads: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
The free text message will be sent in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of your device. The text will be accompanied by a unique tone and vibration that is meant to make the alert accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities.
The test will be broadcast by cell towers for approximately 30 minutes beginning at 2:20 p.m. EDT. During this time, all compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless providers participates in Wireless Emergency Alert tests should receive the text message.
Meanwhile, all radios and televisions will also broadcast a test emergency alert at the same time as part of the broader test.
You must be logged in to post a comment.