Cell phones across America will get an alert Wednesday. Here's why.

All U.S. cellphones, TVs and radios will receive an alert on Oct. 4: Here’s why

Every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States will receive an alert on Wednesday as the Federal Emergency Management Agency tests the Emergency Alert and Wireless Emergency Alerts systems. The national test will be done in two portions, which are both scheduled for about 11:20 a.m. PST. Tax deadline nearing for most Californians The WEA portion of the test will send a message that will read “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless E…

National emergency alert to be tested on cell phones, TVs and radios - WNKY News 40 Television

(CNN) – Don’t panic Wednesday when your smartphone lets out a loud noise. The federal government is planning a nationwide test of the emergency alert system at 2:20 p.m. eastern time. The test will include wireless emergency alerts in addition to television and radio. You should also receive a text message telling you it’s only a test. This will mark only the second time the federal government has sent the alert to mobile phones. Similar warning…

An emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones, TVs and radios. Here's what to expect.

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.

Cell phones across America will get an alert Wednesday. Here's why.

What will the emergency alert sound like? We can't play you the tone that'll be heard during Wednesday's test – we could get hit with a big fine if we did.

Cell phones across America will get an alert Wednesday. Here's why.

What will the emergency alert sound like? We can't play you the tone that'll be heard during Wednesday's test – we could get hit with a big fine if we did.

Cellphones, TVs and radios will get an emergency alert will on Oct. 4th. Here's why

FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4. Here's what you need to know.