Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled
 
By Newsdesk
October 2, 2023
 

Did you know that on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 EDT at around 2:20 P.M. there will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)?
All wireless phones should receive a message that reads “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
Test messages will also be sent to all TVs and Radios.